Taco Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 16 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup water
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, divided
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, until just slightly firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. drain well.
• brown the ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat. stir in the taco seasoning and water; cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. stir the refried beans and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese into the taco meat. spoon meat mixture into prepared pasta shells.
• spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. arrange filled shells over salsa. spoon remaining salsa over shells.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. remove from oven; sprinkle with sliced green onion and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. serve with sour cream.