Taco Stuffed Shells

Taco Stuffed Shells

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
20-24 jumbo pasta shells (cook extra since some may break)
10 ounce can enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings

½ cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Pico de gallo (store-bought is fine)

DIRECTIONS:

Step 01

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 02

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble the ground beef until cooked through. Drain any excess grease and return to skillet.

Step 03

Add taco seasoning and half the can of enchilada sauce to the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 04

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the taco meat mixture and stir to combine.

Step 05

Spoon the beef mixture into each of the cooked pasta shells and place them in the prepared baking dish.

Step 06

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the stuffed shells, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 07

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream and pico de gallo if desired.