mexican stuffed shells

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Lindsey White
Holt, MI

My mom used to make this for us! It was my favorite growing up. I recently found the recipe going through her old recipe box!! My family absolutely loves this recipe. It is also great to freeze and cook later!!

(3 ratings)
yield 6 (2 shells each)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mexican stuffed shells

  • 12
    large pasta stuffing shells, cooked and drained
  • 1 lb
    ground chuck, cooked
  • 4 oz
    1(4oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 2 c
    monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 can
    2.8oz french fried onions (durkee is best)
  • 15 oz
    1 can tomato sauce
  • 12 oz
    medium picante sauce

How To Make mexican stuffed shells

  • 1
    Brown ground chuck; drain. Add chilies, 1 cup cheese, 1/2 can french fried onions.
  • 2
    Combine picante sauce and tomato sauce. Add 1/2 cup tomato mixture to the ground chuck mixture; mix well.
  • 3
    Pour 1/2 cup sauce on bottom of 10" round baking dish. Stuff shells with ground chuck mixture. Arrange shells in dish.
  • 4
    Pour remaining sauce over shells. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and onions; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer.
  • 5
    MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Prepare as above directions. Cook, covered, on HIGH 8 minutes; turn halfway through cooking time. Top with remaining cheese and onions. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH 1 minute

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