Taco Stuffed Shells

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Health score
26%
Taco Stuffed Shells
60 min.
4
888kcal

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Craving a dish that's both fun and flavorful? Look no further than Taco Stuffed Shells! This recipe takes the classic comfort of pasta and gives it a zesty, Tex-Mex twist that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Imagine tender pasta shells brimming with savory, seasoned ground beef, mingled with sweet corn, earthy black beans, and a touch of creamy goat cheese for that extra layer of richness. We're talking about a flavour explosion in every bite!

What makes this recipe truly special is its versatility. Whether you're looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, a show-stopping side dish for your next potluck, or even a hearty lunch, Taco Stuffed Shells ticks all the boxes. Forget boring pasta dishes – this recipe will inject some excitement into your meal routine. Plus, with a prep time of just an hour , it's totally manageable even on busy evenings.

Get ready to experience the perfect marriage of hearty pasta and vibrant taco flavours. The combination of tender shells, perfectly seasoned beef filling, a touch of hot sauce kick and a bubbly, cheesy topping is simply irresistible. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this unique and delicious dish. Your oven is waiting, let's make some culinarymagic!

Ingredients

  • cup black beans 
  • tablespoon butter melted
  • pound shells cooked
  • cup regular corn 
  • ounces cream cheese 
  • cloves garlic 
  • pound ground beef 
  • servings hot sauce to taste
  • tablespoon oil 
  •  onion diced
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs 
  • cup salsa 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • cup cheese shredded
  • tablespoons taco seasoning 
  • cup tomato purée 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add the taco seasoning, tomato puree, corn, black beans and goat cheese and cook until the goat cheese has melted in, about 2-3 minutes.Season with hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Spread the salsa into a large baking dish, stuff the shells with the beef mixture and place them in the salsa.
  7. Mix the butter into the bread crumbs and sprinkle onto the stuffed shells followed by the cheese.
  8. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the cheese has melted and the bread crumbs turn golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories888kcal
Protein18.99%
Fat47.76%
Carbs33.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73.75
Glycemic Load
23.18
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.477825994077%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
8.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:887.96kcal
44.4%
Fat:47.59g
73.21%
Saturated Fat:20.64g
128.99%
Carbohydrates:74.53g
24.84%
Net Carbohydrates:64.45g
23.44%
Sugar:11.14g
12.38%
Cholesterol:138.79mg
46.26%
Sodium:1112.86mg
48.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.57g
85.13%
Selenium:58.06µg
82.94%
Phosphorus:534.73mg
53.47%
Vitamin B12:3.16µg
52.66%
Zinc:7.54mg
50.27%
Manganese:0.96mg
47.87%
Vitamin B3:8.4mg
41.98%
Fiber:10.07g
40.3%
Vitamin B6:0.79mg
39.46%
Iron:6.81mg
37.84%
Potassium:1168.49mg
33.39%
Magnesium:119.2mg
29.8%
Vitamin A:1466.84IU
29.34%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.18%
Folate:116.52µg
29.13%
Copper:0.56mg
28.21%
Calcium:263.74mg
26.37%
Vitamin E:3.65mg
24.36%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.64%
Vitamin B5:1.81mg
18.14%
Vitamin C:13.15mg
15.94%
Vitamin K:11.76µg
11.2%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.5%