mexican stuffed shells

Holt, MI
Updated on Aug 1, 2011

My mom used to make this for us! It was my favorite growing up. I recently found the recipe going through her old recipe box!! My family absolutely loves this recipe. It is also great to freeze and cook later!!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 6 (2 shells each)

Ingredients

  • 12 - large pasta stuffing shells, cooked and drained
  • 1 pound ground chuck, cooked
  • 4 ounces 1(4oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 2 cups monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 can 2.8oz french fried onions (durkee is best)
  • 15 ounces 1 can tomato sauce
  • 12 ounces medium picante sauce

How To Make mexican stuffed shells

  • Step 1
    Brown ground chuck; drain. Add chilies, 1 cup cheese, 1/2 can french fried onions.
  • Step 2
    Combine picante sauce and tomato sauce. Add 1/2 cup tomato mixture to the ground chuck mixture; mix well.
  • Step 3
    Pour 1/2 cup sauce on bottom of 10" round baking dish. Stuff shells with ground chuck mixture. Arrange shells in dish.
  • Step 4
    Pour remaining sauce over shells. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and onions; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer.
  • Step 5
    MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Prepare as above directions. Cook, covered, on HIGH 8 minutes; turn halfway through cooking time. Top with remaining cheese and onions. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH 1 minute

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