DINNER // LUNCH
BY CHEF SAVVY
COOK SHELLS
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Meanwhile cook jumbo shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
COOK BEEF
2
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 SEASONING
3
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
4
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.
SAUCE
5
Next, in a bowl, mix the salsa and enchilada sauce.
STUFF SHELLS
6
Spread half of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish. Stuff the shells with the beef mixture then place in the baking dish. Repeat until all of the beef filling is used.
TOP WITH SAUCE
7
Then, top the shell and meat mixture with salsa.
ADD CHEESE
8
Next, add the shredded cheese to the jumbo shells.
SERVE IMMEDIATELY
9
Serve immediately with extra enchilada sauce and cilantro, if desired.