"When I was a child, my mom made this dish quite often. When I came across her recipe on an index card, I quickly copied it. Over the years, I have made very few changes to retain that taste-of-home memory. &Kellie Braddell, West Point, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
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1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1/2 pound lean ground pork
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1 large carrot, shredded
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3 green onions, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
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2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
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1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions, divided
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1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
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1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
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2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
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1 cup water