SASSY SOUTHWEST STUFFED SHELLS

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When I was a child, my mom made this dish quite often. When I came across her recipe on an index card, I quickly copied it. Over the years, I have made very few changes to retain that taste-of-home memory. -Kellie Braddell, West Point, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1 large carrot, shredded
3 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Add carrot, green onions and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chiles, 1 cup cheese, half of the fried onions and the cilantro. In a large bowl combine picante sauce, tomato sauce and water; stir 1 cup picante mixture into pan., Spread 1 cup remaining picante mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Fill pasta shells with meat mixture; place in baking dish, overlapping ends slightly. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining cheese and remaining fried onions. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Kyana Cephas
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is cheesy and flavorful. My family loves this recipe.


Salah Islah
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These stuffed shells were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shahazaib Hassan
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I'm not a fan of stuffed shells, but these were surprisingly good! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


Gladwyn Johnson
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These stuffed shells were easy to make and tasted great! The filling was simple but flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Tania Raymond
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


hasan mia
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These stuffed shells were a bit bland for my taste. The filling was not very flavorful and the shells were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Cristy jade cj (cj)
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I made these stuffed shells for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I will definitely be making these again.


Kingsley Nice
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These stuffed shells were easy to make and tasted great! The filling was simple but flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Alex Brezny
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is cheesy and flavorful. My family loves this recipe.


Uyanna Similien
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These stuffed shells were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shakil Muhammad
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I'm not a big fan of stuffed shells, but these were surprisingly good! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


Lukwago David
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I made these stuffed shells for my family and they loved them! The shells were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of beef, beans, and corn, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Adam Jones
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These stuffed shells were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.