MEXI SHELLS

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Make an easy pasta dish pepped up with salsa, beans, chiles and cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
3/4 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
1 can (15 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
2 jars (16 oz each) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in cilantro, cumin, chiles and beans.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 1 cup of the salsa. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons beef mixture into each shell. Place shells, filled sides up, on salsa in dish. Pour remaining salsa evenly over shells. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2220 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Kristina Salvitti
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These Mexi-shells are a big hit with my family! The shells were crispy and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the ground beef, taco seasoning, and salsa. I will definitely be making these again.


Ebolo Blessing
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These Mexi-shells were a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use pre-made taco shells to save time. The filling is simple but flavorful, and the shells are always crispy and golden brown. I usually serve these with sour cream, salsa,


Maimoona Thaufeeg
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I've made these Mexi-shells several times and they're always a hit. I love the crispy shells and the cheesy, flavorful filling. I usually use ground turkey instead of beef, and I add some diced tomatoes and corn to the filling. These are also great f


Siyabonga Mwelase
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These Mexi-shells are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use pre-made taco shells to save time. The filling is simple but delicious, and the shells are always crispy and golden brown. I usually serve these with sour


Christina Bludsworth
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I made these Mexi-shells for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I used a variety of different cheeses in the filling, including cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper Jack. I also added some diced tomatoes and green peppers. The shel


Javier Ramos
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These Mexi-shells were a big hit with my family! The shells were crispy and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the ground beef, taco seasoning, and salsa. I will definitely be making these again.


David Lepoidevin
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These Mexi-shells are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use pre-made taco shells to save time. The filling is simple but flavorful, and the shells are always crispy and golden brown. I usually serve these with sour cream, salsa,


Talha Rao
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I've made these Mexi-shells several times and they're always a hit. I love the crispy shells and the cheesy, flavorful filling. I usually use ground turkey instead of beef, and I add some diced tomatoes and corn to the filling. These are also great f


Henok Meron
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These Mexi-shells were a hit with my family! The shells were crispy and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the ground beef, taco seasoning, and salsa. I will definitely be making these again.


Alphonsus Mombo
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I made these Mexi-shells for my family and they loved them! The shells were crispy and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I used a variety of different cheeses in the filling, including cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper Jack. I also added some diced


lightnhands
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These Mexi-shells are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use pre-made taco shells to save time. The filling is simple but flavorful, and the shells are always crispy and golden brown. I usually serve these with sour cream, salsa,


Jenisha Sampi
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I've made these Mexi-shells several times and they're always a hit. I love the crispy shells and the cheesy, flavorful filling. I usually use ground turkey instead of beef, and I add some diced tomatoes and corn to the filling. These are also great f


Faisal Shahzad
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These Mexi-shells are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use pre-made taco shells to save time. The filling is simple but delicious, and the shells are always crispy and golden brown. I usually serve these with sour


Clayton Shackelford
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I made these Mexi-shells for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I used a variety of different cheeses in the filling, including cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper Jack. I also added some diced tomatoes and green peppers. The shel


Md Najum
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These Mexi-shells were a hit with my family! The shells were perfectly crispy and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the ground beef, taco seasoning, and salsa. I will definitely be making these again.