mexican stuffed shells my way

Name: Mexican Stuffed Shells My Way
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1- 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese; 1 box(es) jumbo pasta shells; 1-1 1/2 cup(s) chunky salsa( we like pace medium); 1/2 cup(s) taco sauce( we like old el paso medium); 1 cup(s) mexican blend shredded cheese; 1 can(s) black bean mash( we like bush's la cocina); 1 teaspoon(s) seasoning salt; 1 tablespoon(s) hot mexican chili powder; 1-1 1/2 tablespoon(s) cumin( to taste & smell); 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) white pepper; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic salt

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LESLIE TRYTHALL

PALM BAY, FL

Updated on Mar 24, 2017

When I told hubby what I was making for dinner, I got that "sideways" look ( you know the look!) I took the ingredients from my Beef Burradas & combined them with the idea of stuffing pasta shells with Mexican flavors. He really liked them! Says I can definitely make them again! ********This recipe was inspired by another recipe on Jap, but I added & changed so many things, I decided to post my version of it.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
8 ounces cream cheese
1 box jumbo pasta shells
1-1 1/2 cups chunky salsa( we like pace medium)
1/2 cup taco sauce( we like old el paso medium)
1 cup mexican blend shredded cheese
1 can black bean mash( we like bush's la cocina)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon hot mexican chili powder
1-1 1/2 tablespoons cumin( to taste & smell)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic salt

How To Make mexican stuffed shells my way

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 3

Brown ground beef with onions & seasonings in a large skillet. Drain .
Step 4

In a microwave safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup of salsa & cream cheese. (About 3 minutes on soften/melt setting) Stir to combine.
Step 5

Add to ground beef & simmer until well blended. Remove from heat.
Step 6

Spray 9X13 pan with cooking spray. Coat bottom of pan with remaining salsa, add more if needed to cover completely.
Step 7

Stuff each shell with 1 teaspoon of black bean mash, then 1-2 tablespoons of meat mixture. Place in pan close together until pan is full. (discard excess shells)
Step 8

Lightly spoon taco sauce over shells. ( If you want it saucier, add more) Top with shredded cheese.
Step 9

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Step 10

Serve with sour cream & whatever toppings you like.
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