MEXI SHELLS

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Make an easy pasta dish pepped up with salsa, beans, chiles and cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
3/4 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
1 can (15 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
2 jars (16 oz each) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in cilantro, cumin, chiles and beans.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 1 cup of the salsa. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons beef mixture into each shell. Place shells, filled sides up, on salsa in dish. Pour remaining salsa evenly over shells. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2220 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Celeste Salazar
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The shells were crispy and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely make them again.


SM SOHAN
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the shells didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Zeeshan Bajwa
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These Mexi-shells were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Tar Sphe
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my shells turned out soggy. I think I might have overcooked them.


Md. Naim Islam
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These shells were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the shells were crispy. I would definitely make them again.


Raja Siraj
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The recipe was easy to follow and the shells turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Kandaze Joseph
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I made these Mexi-shells for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone raved about them.


Naresh Rana
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These shells were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Sandip Limbu
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I actually really enjoyed these shells. They were flavorful and satisfying.


Oo Pp
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These Mexi-shells were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Bambinow Makume
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The shells were crispy and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely make them again.


Blood Xxxtentacion
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the shells didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Lisa Tyler
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These shells were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Crazy Santosh
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I made these Mexi-shells for a party and they were a big success! Everyone loved them.


Nimco Xasan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shells turned out great! I used a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese for the filling and they were gooey and delicious.


Jubed Ahmod
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These Mexi-shells were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and cheesy, and the shells were perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.