taco stuffed shells

Name: Taco Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 15 - uncooked jumbo pasta shells; 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1/2 pound(s) ground pork; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1 package(s) low-sodium taco seasoning mix; 1 cup(s) salsa; 1 cup(s) frozen corn; 1/2 cup(s) canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 cup(s) shredded taco or Mexican cheese blend; ## TOPPINGS; - sour cream; - sliced black olives; - sliced green onions; - sliced jalapeno peppers

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Dana Ramsey

Somewhere in, PA

Updated on Jan 12, 2026

At least once a week, we have taco night to suit our youngest son. Well, I decided to change it up a little since I had a box of jumbo shells. He loved them!

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Taco Stuffed Shells on a plate with rice and corn.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These taco stuffed shells are a fun twist for taco night. Instead of a hard tortilla shell, jumbo pasta shells are used to hold the meal filling. Using both ground beef and ground pork adds to the flavorful taco-seasoned filling. Adding black beans, salsa, and corn to the browned meat adds heartiness to the filling. And, of course, it's topped with a good amount of melted cheese for a fantastic meal your family will love. Personalize the toppings and sides with what your family enjoys. We served ours with Spanish rice and corn.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

15 - uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 package low-sodium taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shredded taco or Mexican cheese blend
TOPPINGS
- sour cream
- sliced black olives
- sliced green onions
- sliced jalapeno peppers

How To Make taco stuffed shells

Step 1

Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Cook the beef and pork over medium heat halfway. Then add your onions. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are tender. Drain any excess fat.
Step 3

Add the taco seasoning, salsa, corn, beans, basil, and cumin. Mix well.
Step 4

Stuff each shell with a spoonful of the meat mixture. Place in a 13 x 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Step 5

Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Step 6

Top with sour cream, additional salsa, olives, and green onions.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 432 kcal, carbohydrates: 37 g, cholesterol: 82 mg, fat: 19 g, fiber: 5 g, protein: 29 g, saturated fat: 9 g, sodium: 1167 mg, sugar: 5 g, unsaturated fat: 10 g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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