Mexican Stuffed Shells

Mexican Italian fusion at its best! These delicious Mexican stuffed shells are packed with flavor and please the whole family.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian, Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 741kcal

1 small diced onion
1-2 cloves crushed garlic
1 pound ground beef
3-4 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1/2 cup water
4 ounces cream cheese softened
14-16 jumbo pasta shells
1.5 cup salsa
1 cup enchilada sauce (This is a smooth tomato based sauce found in the Mexican section)
2 cups cheddar cheese
cilantro to taste chopped, divided
Lime zest
Sour cream

Preheat oven to 350°F
In a frying pan cook 1 small diced onion and 1-2 cloves crushed garlic until onion is soft. Add 1 pound ground beef and brown, then add 3-4 tablespoons Taco Seasoning and about 1/2 cup water.
Add 4 ounces cream cheese, cover and simmer until melted. Add cilantro to taste. Blend well. Set aside and cool completely.
While ground beef is cooking, cook 14-16 jumbo pasta shells according to directions; drain.
Pour 1.5 cup salsa on bottom of 9×13 baking dish. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture. Place shells in 9×13 pan open side up. Cover shells with 1 cup enchilada sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, add 2 cups cheddar cheese and bake for 10-15 more minutes, with the foil removed.
Serve with Sour cream (mixed with cilantro and Lime zest), guacamole, salsa, and extra cilantro.