Taco Stuffed Shells
This Mexican-inspired main dish is great for picky eaters! Everyone, including the kids, will love this quick and easy dinner recipe. It’s made with just a few simple and cheap ingredients: ground beef, cream cheese, salsa, and pasta shells.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. Jumbo Shell Pasta
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 Packet Taco Seasoning
- 5 oz. Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup Chopped Green Onions
- 1 cup Shredded Taco Blend Cheese
- ½ cup Salsa
- 1 Clove Garlic, minced
Instructions:
- Boil the jumbo shell pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, cream cheese, and salsa. Mix until the cream cheese is fully melted. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Stuff the cooked shells with the beef mixture and arrange in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top with shredded taco cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
