Taco Stuffed Shells, made with gigantic pasta shells, taco-seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese, are a family favorite! All your taco favorites in delicate spaghetti shells. Serve with your favorite taco toppings!
Preheat oven to 375℉. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Cook jumbo shell pasta in boiling water per package instructions.
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Step 1
Instructions
After cooking, drain the pasta water and set the large shells on parchment or wax paper on the tabletop. Any shells left in the saucepan will cling together.
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Step 2
Make the ground beef filling while the shells cook. Cook and crumble ground beef in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
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Step 3
Drain skillet fat. Add taco seasoning, crushed tomatoes, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Stir until mixed and cheese melts.
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Step 4
Put 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce in the baking dish. Fill each cooked shell with a scoop of ground beef and arrange them in rows, one per layer, over the enchilada sauce.
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Step 5
Cover shells with remaining enchilada sauce and 1 cup shredded cheese. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning and even shell cooking.
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Step 6
Bake until the shells are heated and the cheese is bubbling, 25–30 minutes. After baking, let the pan rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Step 7
Add your favorite taco toppings to each shell: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, avocado, fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and sour cream.