SASSY SOUTHWEST STUFFED SHELLS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1 large carrot, shredded
3 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Add carrot, green onions and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chiles, 1 cup cheese, half of the fried onions and the cilantro. In a large bowl combine picante sauce, tomato sauce and water; stir 1 cup picante mixture into pan., Spread 1 cup remaining picante mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Fill pasta shells with meat mixture; place in baking dish, overlapping ends slightly. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining cheese and remaining fried onions. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Sunaina
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I'm not a huge fan of stuffed shells, but these were really good! The filling was light and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Aaron Boykin
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These shells were amazing! The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of the chicken, cheese, and salsa. I will definitely be making these again.


Emanuel Sicorsicor
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These shells were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best stuffed shells he's ever had. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use a milder salsa next time.


Shaheer Qureshi
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These shells were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the black beans and corn. I will definitely be making these again.


Mr: Nafees
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I'm not a fan of southwestern food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The shells were delicious and the filling was flavorful and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.


A stitch in time
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These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of the chicken, cheese, and salsa. I will definitely be making these again.


Anmol Acharya
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These shells were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved them. They said they were the best stuffed shells they've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less cheese next time.


Millicent Mmusi
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These shells were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the green onions and cilantro. I will definitely be making these again.


Peter Baumeister
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I'm not a huge fan of stuffed shells, but these were really good! The filling was light and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


David Brooks
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These shells were amazing! The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of the black beans, corn, and salsa. I will definitely be making these again.


Mahtab Mazhar
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These shells were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best stuffed shells he's ever had. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use a milder salsa next time.


Remilekun Balogun
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I've made these shells several times now and they are always a hit! The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use different types of salsa to change up the flavor profile. These shells are a great


Charlotte oravcova
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These shells were easy to make and turned out great! I used a jarred salsa and taco seasoning, which made the prep work even faster. The shells were cheesy and flavorful, and the filling was delish. I will definitely be making these again.


Davienity Parks
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I made these shells for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about them. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Dinu De silva
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These shells were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best stuffed shells he's ever had. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use a milder salsa next time.


Makuwa Matshekge
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I've made these shells several times now and they are always a hit! The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use different types of salsa to change up the flavor profile. These shells are a great


Saad Arshad Abbasi
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These shells were easy to make and turned out great! I used a jarred salsa and taco seasoning, which made the prep work even faster. The shells were cheesy and flavorful, and the filling was delish. I will definitely be making these again.


Nusrat Akhtar Shumi
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I'm not a huge fan of southwestern food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The shells were delicious and the filling was flavorful and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Dialo Kumar
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I made these shells for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were tender and cheesy.


Farhad Islam
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These sassy southwest stuffed shells were a hit! The flavors were so bold and delicious, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.