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Cheesy Taco-Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Elevate your taco night with these Cheesy Taco-Stuffed Jumbo Shells! Jumbo shells filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, smothered in a luscious homemade sauce, and coated with gooey, melted cheese make for a fun and delicious twist on the classic stuffed shells.
3
40 min
TOTAL TIME
484
CALORIES
$2.07
PER SERVING
Cheesy Taco-Stuffed Jumbo Shells
Directions
HOMEMADE TACO SAUCE
15 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Combine tomato sauce, water, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir well to blend all the ingredients.
PASTA AND FILLING
2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9-inch x 13-inch pan with cooking spray.
3
Spread half of the Homemade Taco Sauce in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared pan.
4
Cook the jumbo shell pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
6
Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
7
Add the lean ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until the beef is cooked through.
8
Stir in the remaining Homemade Taco Sauce to combine with the beef and onion mixture.
9
Fill the cooked pasta shells with the beef mixture and place them in the pan on top of the sauce.
10
Sprinkle the shredded cheese all over the stuffed shells.
11
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
12
Sprinkle the Cheesy Taco-Stuffed Jumbo Shells with chopped cilantro before serving.
Health Info
Macros
52g
CARBS
14g
FAT
39g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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