Stuffed Taco Shells

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Ingredients

  • 18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle taco sauce, divided
  • 3 ounces fat free cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 20 baked Tostitos Scoops, coarsely crushed

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add 1/2 cup taco sauce, cream cheese and chili powder; cook and stir until blended. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese blend.
  2. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons beef mixture. Arrange in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon remaining taco sauce over the top.
  3. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese blend. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chips.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

278 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.6g 31% DV
Total Fat 20.6g 26% DV
Carbs 14.2g 5% DV
Fiber 8.7g 31% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1036.3mg 45% DV
Potassium 606.3mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 55.8mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 486mcg 54% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 391.3mg 30% DV
Iron 5.1mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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