BEEFY SHELLS & CHEESE DINNER

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This is a nice warm skillet dinner that I originally adapted from a 'Taste Of Home' recipe cards booklet that I picked up in the checkout line at the grocery store. I say 'adapted' because I made a few minor changes (see below). *I omitted the water and cooked the macaroni separately because I was afraid that it would make it...

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 pkg (12 oz.) shells and cheese dinner mix (such as velveeta)
2 c water* (see my notes)
1 1/4 c salsa
1 (15 oz.) can(s) black beans** (see my notes)
1 to 2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink and drain.
  • 2. Set aside cheese sauce packet from dinner mix; add shells and water to skillet; bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta I tender.
  • 3. Stir in the salsa, beans, chili powder, salt and contents of the cheese sauce packet; remove from heat and cover; let stand for 5 minutes.

Sallina Linda
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This is a great dish to make ahead of time. It reheats well.


Juanita Ortiz
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I had some trouble finding jumbo pasta shells, so I used regular shells instead. They worked just fine.


Ruzigana Habert
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The pasta was a bit overcooked, but the rest of the dish was very good.


Lilly Maphosa
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This was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


June Slattery
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I'm not a huge fan of ground beef, but this dish was still very good. The cheese and pasta really helped to balance out the flavor.


King Namso1
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover ground beef.


Passover Oluwatade
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Raheem Jhatial
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I love the addition of salsa to this dish. It gives it a nice flavor boost.


Raphael Owalo
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always disappears quickly.


Vianette Mares
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it.


Bilal Habesha media
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors all came together perfectly, and the pasta was cooked just right. I'll definitely be making this again.


Eino Amakali
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This is a very tasty and easy-to-make dish. The combination of ground beef, cheese, and pasta is always a winner, and the addition of diced tomatoes and salsa gives it a nice flavor boost. I served it with sour cream and guacamole, and it was a hit w