Indulge in the savory goodness of Taco Stuffed Shells, a delightful Mexican-inspired dish perfect for even the pickiest eaters. This speedy and uncomplicated dinner recipe, featuring budget-friendly ingredients like ground beef, cream cheese, salsa, and pasta shells, is sure to win over everyone, including the little ones.
Ingredients:
8 oz. Jumbo Shell Pasta
1 lb. Ground Beef
1 Packet Taco Seasoning
5 oz. Cream Cheese
¼ cup Chopped Green Onions
1 cup Shredded Taco Blend Cheese
Instructions:
Boil the jumbo shell pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse in cold water to prevent sticking.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
Incorporate the taco seasoning packet, cream cheese, and salsa into the skillet with the beef. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted. Allow the meat mixture to cool.
Fill the cooked jumbo shell pasta with the ground beef mixture and arrange them in a well-greased 9x13 baking dish.
Sprinkle the top with shredded taco blend cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy!
