Best 12 Mexican Stuffed Shells With Ground Beef Recipes

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Craving a delicious and hearty meal that combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comfort of pasta? Look no further than the delightful dish of Mexican stuffed shells with ground beef! This tantalizing recipe is an explosion of flavors and textures, featuring tender pasta shells stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, a blend of Mexican spices, and gooey melted cheese. Topped with a vibrant tomato sauce and sprinkled with fresh cilantro, this dish promises a fiesta in your mouth. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps of creating this mouthwatering masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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A beloved favorite recipe that's been around awhile. While the crushed tortilla chips are optional, I personally love the crunch.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (can use low-sodium)
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
14 -16 large pasta shells
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce (NOT enchilada sauce)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, crushed (optional)
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a frying pan cook ground beef; add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese, cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and cool completely.
  • While the ground beef is cooking, cook the pasta shells according to directions; drain. Set shells out individually on baking sheet so that they don't stick together.
  • Pour salsa on bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture placing shells in dish open side up. Cover shells with taco sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, add shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips; bake for 10-15 more minutes, with the foil removed. Top with green onions and serve with sour cream and/or more salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.9, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 128.7, Sodium 1442.8, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 26.1

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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This is a great alternative to Italian-style stuffed shells. Serve this with sour cream and chips and salsa.

Provided by AIMEE.HOWE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

36 jumbo pasta shells
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup picante sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add water and taco seasoning mix and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir refried beans, Cheddar cheese, and green chiles into ground beef; cook and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Fill shells with beef mixture.
  • Combine tomato sauce and picante sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange stuffed shells side-by-side in the baking dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1712 mg, Sugar 7 g

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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My husband and I both love Mexican food-the hotter the better. But since our children and friends like milder dishes, I created this recipe. It's delicious, inexpensive and quick to fix. -Norma Jean Shaw of Stephens City, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups salsa
1 can tomato sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
TOPPINGS:
8 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
8 tablespoons salsa
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain. In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salsa, tomato sauce, corn and beans. Spoon into pasta shells., Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Top with sour cream, salsa, olives and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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Beef mixture filled pasta shells - a perfect Mexican-style dinner poured with Old El Paso® taco sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese
3/4 cup Old El Paso™ taco sauce
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup crushed corn chips
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • Stir chili powder, cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the taco sauce into the beef mixture. Heat over medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Fill pasta shells with beef mixture, using about 2 tablespoons for each shell. Place filled shells in dish. Pour remaining taco sauce over shells.
  • Cover; bake 20 minutes. Remove dish from oven; uncover. Sprinkle cheese and corn chips over shells. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish pasta shells with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS (OAMC)



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You can add jalapeños, hot sauce or green chilies to this to add a real kick! **edited on October 24 to add instructions for Once a Month Cooking. I usually make these during a cooking blitz and freeze until I need them**

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 50m

Yield 12-18 shells

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 -18 large pasta shells, cooked
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning, I use Bulk Taco Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup water
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups salsa, divided
1 cup grated cheese, divided (jalapeno Monterey Jack is especially good, but cheddar will work well too.)
750 ml tomato sauce
chili powder, to taste
green onion, for garnish

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Add seasoning, water, onion, and 1/2 cup of salsa and 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Mix together remaining salsa, tomato sauce,and chili powder.
  • Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 12 baking pan.
  • Fill each shell with the ground beef mixture and place in pan.
  • Pour remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese on top and garnish with green onion. Cover and freeze at this point.
  • Defrost overnight and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. (Cook from frozen for 2 hours at 300°F).
  • If desired sprinkle additional cheese on top after baking and return to oven for 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF



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Stuffed shells using beef, corn, and salsa. A great combination of Mexican and Italian.

Provided by Shay

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 48m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup corn
½ cup sliced black olives
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir salsa, tomato sauce, corn, and olives into ground beef.
  • Stuff shells with ground beef mixture; arrange in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over stuffed shells.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Serve shells with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 533.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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Mexican Stuffed Shells - If you love Mexican food and love food that reheats well for leftovers, then try these simple, yet delicious Mexican Stuffed Shells. A perfect main dish recipe!

Provided by Janelle

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

25 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 package taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons of your own homemade
1 1/2 cup salsa (we like black bean & corn salsa)
4 ounces of cream cheese (1/2 a block), room temperature.
1 cup red enchilada sauce (or more per taste preference)
1 cup Cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
Sour cream (optional)
Avocado (optional)
Black Olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F
  • Cook sells according to package directions. You'll want to make about 25 of them.
  • While shells are cooking, in a separate skillet, combine ground beef, taco seasoning and salsa. Cook until beef is cooked through.
  • Add cream cheese to beef and mix well. Continue mixing until cream cheese is melted and well combined with beef mixture.
  • Shells should be done right about now. Lay sells out individually on a plate or rack so they don't stick together.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish, pour 3/4 cup of enchilada sauce onto bottom of the dish.
  • Stuff shells with beef mixture and put them into the pan, keep them close!
  • Once pan is full, drizzle remaining 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce over shells and top with cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and shells are hot.
  • Top with sour cream, avocado, olives or additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 945 calories, Carbohydrate 111 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 111 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 33 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 977 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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Make and share this Mexican Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie Sparks

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h

Yield 32 Shells, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (12 ounce) jar medium Pace Picante Sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 (6 ounce) container French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Gently stir in pasta shells and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, approximately 10 minutes until pasta shells are al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Arrange pasta shells on waxed paper until ready to stuff.
  • Brown ground beef in medium saucepan with salt & pepper to taste. Drain grease. Add to the ground beef 1/3 of the tomato sauce, all of the picante sauce & green chiles, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 the ff onions. Mix all together.
  • Pour 1/3 of the tomato sauce into a sprayed 9 x 13 baking dish, to cover bottom of dish. Stuff pasta shells with meat mixture and arrange in dish. Pour remaining 1/3 cup tomato sauce over top of shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and bake 1/2 hour at 350 degrees. Sprinkle remaining ff onions over shells. Bake uncovered an additional 10 minutes.

BEEF-STUFFED SHELLS



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To assemble this easy casserole, Candace fills jumbo pasta shells with her beef mixture, then tops them off with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese. Add a green salad and breadsticks for a made-in-moments meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 jumbo pasta shells
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce, divided
1 portion Ground Beef Mix, thawed
1-1/2 to 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain. , Spread about 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Fill shells with beef mix; place in pan. Top with the remaining spaghetti sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts :

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF



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Stuffed shells using beef, corn, and salsa. A great combination of Mexican and Italian.

Provided by Shay

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 48m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup corn
½ cup sliced black olives
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir salsa, tomato sauce, corn, and olives into ground beef.
  • Stuff shells with ground beef mixture; arrange in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over stuffed shells.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Serve shells with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 533.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF



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Stuffed shells using beef, corn, and salsa. A great combination of Mexican and Italian.

Provided by Shay

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 48m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup corn
½ cup sliced black olives
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir salsa, tomato sauce, corn, and olives into ground beef.
  • Stuff shells with ground beef mixture; arrange in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over stuffed shells.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Serve shells with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 533.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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Make and share this Mexican Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for oiling baking dish
1/2 medium red onion, small diced
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups chunky salsa, black bean and corn if available
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, plus 1 cup for topping
1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese, plus 1 cup for topping
1 cup red enchilada sauce
24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked
1 1/2-2 cups fresh pico de gallo (for garnish)
1/2 cup cilantro leaf (for garnish)
sour cream (optional topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add beef and taco seasoning and cook until beef is no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in salsa and bring to a simmer, then add the cream cheese, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese and stir until completely melted and combined.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into bottom of prepared baking dish. Stuff shells with the beef and cheese mixture and arrange in the dish, keeping the shells close together. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over the shells and top with remaining 1 cup grated cheddar cheese and 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake 20 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Top with pico de gallo and cilantro leaves for garnish.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses: Shredded Mexican cheese blend, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese add a rich and flavorful filling to the shells.
  • Cook the ground beef until it's browned and crumbly: This will help to develop the flavor of the beef and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Add some vegetables to the ground beef mixture: Chopped onions, peppers, and corn add a pop of color and nutrition to the filling.
  • Don't overcook the shells: Cook them according to the package directions, or until they are al dente. Overcooked shells will be mushy and difficult to stuff.
  • Stuff the shells generously: Don't be afraid to pack the filling into the shells. This will help to prevent them from falling apart when they are baked.
  • Top the shells with a flavorful sauce: Enchilada sauce or a simple tomato sauce works well. You can also add some shredded cheese on top before baking.
  • Bake the shells until they are heated through and the cheese is melted: This will usually take about 20 minutes.

Conclusion:

Mexican stuffed shells are a delicious and versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can easily make this dish ahead of time and freeze it for later. When you are ready to serve, simply thaw the shells and bake them according to the directions. Enjoy!

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