Name: Taco Stuffed Shells (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 box Jumbo Pasta Shells; 1 lb Ground Beef; 1 packet Taco Seasoning; 1/2 cup Water; 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 can Diced Tomatoes; 1 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper; As needed Shredded Lettuce; As needed Diced Tomatoes; As needed Sour Cream

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Jumbo pasta shells filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with a classic taco sauce and your favorite toppings.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 9

Ingredients 13

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Shells
1 box 450 g Jumbo Pasta Shells
Beef Filling
1 lb 450 g Ground Beef
1 packet 28 g Taco Seasoning
cup 120 mL Water
cup 60 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Taco Sauce
1 can 400 g Diced Tomatoes
1 tbsp 15 mL Chili Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cumin
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic Powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne Pepper
Toppings
As needed As needed Shredded Lettuce
As needed As needed Diced Tomatoes
As needed As needed Sour Cream

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Brown Ground Beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Stir in Taco Seasoning and Water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated.
Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar Cheese.
In a saucepan, combine all Taco Sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon Beef Filling into cooked Shells.
Spread Taco Sauce over the filled Shells.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
Top with Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, and Sour Cream before serving.