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Mexi Shells

Make an easy pasta dish pepped up with salsa, beans, chiles and cheese.

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Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 55 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

18: uncooked jumbo pasta shells

3/4: lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1: small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

1: tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1: teaspoon ground cumin

1: can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, drained

1: can (15 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained

2: jars (16 oz each) Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa

1: cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
2 Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in cilantro, cumin, chiles and beans.
3 In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 1 cup of the salsa. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons beef mixture into each shell. Place shells, filled sides up, on salsa in dish. Pour remaining salsa evenly over shells. Sprinkle with cheese.
4 Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

For a bit more spice, use 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and chopped, instead of the canned green chiles.

You'll want to make two pans of this family-pleasing casserole. Serve one for dinner tonight, and put the other in the freezer. Then when there's no time to cook, just thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 420
Calories from Fat: 120),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 14g; 14%
(Saturated Fat 6g, 6% Trans Fat 1/2g 1/2% ),
Cholesterol: 50mg; 50%;
Sodium: 2220mg; 2220%;
Total Carbohydrate: 51g; 51%
(Dietary Fiber 5g 5% Sugars 9g 9% ),
Protein: 22g; 22%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%;
Vitamin C: 4%;
Calcium: 20%;
Iron: 20%;

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

3 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 9/26/2011 5:43:17 PM REPORT ABUSE shel0bell said:

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This was delicious&easy!!!! I will definitely make again! I did add some taco seasoning&salsa to the meat mixture to give a little more flavor! So next time I make it I might just omit the cumin&just use a whole packet of taco seasoning. I still think it could have been a little spicier for my taste so I'll probably add jalapeños or chili powder to meat mixture the next time! I also used 1lb. ground beef so it made a few more than 18 shells!

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Posted 10/7/2009 8:49:47 AM REPORT ABUSE Jamie8Bing said:

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Delicious! Easy to make, I like to serve it with tortilla chips. With the cilantro and salsa, it has great flavor.

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Posted 8/22/2009 5:25:21 PM REPORT ABUSE patienceforj said:

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I was disappointed with this dish. I expected more flavor. It tasted alright, but I wasn't thrilled and the cheese didn't melt much at 350 degrees, not sure why?

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