Chef savvy

Mexican Stuffed Shells

These Mexican Stuffed Shells are loaded with ground beef, salsa, enchilada sauce and lot’s of cheese!

Cook shells

01

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

Brown beef

02

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.

Add seasonings

03

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.

Add cream cheese

04

Stir in cream cheese and turn the heat down to medium heat. Stir until the cream cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour marinara 

05

In a small bowl combine salsa and enchilada sauce. Spread half of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish.

Stuff shells

06

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

Add cheese & bake

07

Top the shells with the remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve immediately with extra enchilada sauce and cilantro, if desired.