Mexican Stuffed Shells

This Mexican Stuffed Shells recipe is everything you love about stuffed shells but with a Mexican twist!

1

COOK PASTA

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Meanwhile cook jumbo shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2

COOK BEEF

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add in ground beef and onion and cook until the beef gets browned and is no longer pink.

3

ADD SEASONINGS

Add in the seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, paprika and cumin. Toss to coat the beef in spices and cook for one minute.

4

ADD CREAM CHEESE

Stir in the softened cream cheese and turn the heat down to medium heat. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and incorporated into the ground beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5

MAKE SAUCE

In a small bowl combine salsa and enchilada sauce.

6

SPREAD SAUCE

Spread half of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish.

7

STUFF SHELLS

Stuff the shells with the beef mixture then place in the baking dish. Repeat until all of the beef filling is used.

8

ADD SUACE

Top the shells with the remaining sauce mixture.

9

TOP WITH CHEESE

Sprinkle with cheese.

10

BAKE

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the shells are heated through.

Serve immediately with extra enchilada sauce and cilantro.

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