Taco Stuffed Shells
These Taco Stuffed Shells are a delicious fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors! Jumbo pasta shells filled with seasoned taco meat, black beans, corn, and topped with melted cheddar cheese make this the perfect meal for taco lovers. Top with fresh cilantro, avocado, or green onions for a burst of flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican, Italian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado, green onions, more salsa
Instructions
- Cook the Shells: Cook the jumbo shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Taco Time: Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Mix it Up: Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes and green chilies to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Cheesy Filling: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the salsa, softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream until well combined and smooth.
- Stuff the Shells: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spoon the taco meat mixture into each cooked shell, filling generously. Arrange the stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish.
- Cheese Please: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the stuffed shells.
- Bake & Enjoy: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the filling is heated through.
- Cool: Let the taco shells cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Garnish: Garnish with toppings like chopped cilantro, avocado slices, green onions, and extra salsa.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy the taco fiesta!
Notes
- You can swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
- Add jalapeños to the taco filling for an extra spicy kick.
- Make it a meal prep favorite by storing leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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