Taco Stuffed Shells

How to make Taco Stuffed Shells Recipe - Use a runnier salsa for this (which might mean store-bought), or even go with a spicy tomato sauce.

Makes 16 shells

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1½ Tablespoons Classic Taco Seasoning
½ cup water
16 jumbo macaroni shells, cooked
1 cup + 1 cup salsa or spicy tomato sauce, separated
1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend, taco blend, or cheddar)
½ cup sour cream, room temperature

Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Brown ground beef in a large pan over medium-high heat, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease, add Classic Taco Seasoning and ½ cup water, and simmer until water is mostly evaporated, about 6-8 minutes.

Fill each macaroni shell with a heaping Tablespoon of ground beef and top with a small amount of salsa or spicy tomato sauce (from the ⅓ cup). Place in an oven-safe baking dish and cover (with a lid or aluminum foil). Bake 20 minutes.

Add shredded cheese to the top of each shell, and bake 3 more minutes.

Meanwhile, bring 1 cup salsa or spicy tomato sauce and sour cream to room temperature and mix together in a small mixing bowl. Use to top shells.

Taco Stuffed Shells