Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells

Here’s an interesting twist for you taco lovers. Instead of regular Italian stuffed shells, try Taco stuffed pasta shells! This recipe for taco stuffed pasta shells consists of ground beef and cream cheese for the filling and is topped with tortilla chips and cheese.  

The traditional pasta sauce is replaced with a combination of salsa and taco sauce… and the best part… you can make it as hot as you want! Everyone that tried these thought they were great and the flavor was absolutely delicious.

Taco Pasta Shells

Ingredients:

·         1lb ground beef

·         1 package taco seasoning

·         1 4 ounce package cream cheese

·         12 large pasta shells

·         1 cup salsa

·         1 cup taco sauce

·         1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

·         1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)

·         1 ½ cups tortilla chips (crushed)

·         3 green onions (chopped)

·         1 cup sour cream

Preparation:

1.       In a fry pan cook ground beef and add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and allow to fully cool. While burger is cooking cook the pasta shells, drain and toss well with butter.

2.       Pour salsa in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

3.       Stuff each shell with the meat mixture. Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover the tops of the shells with taco sauce.

4.       Cover and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

5.       After 30 minutes, uncover, and sprinkle crushed chips and shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses on top.  Cook for about 15 more minutes. Serve with sour cream, additional salsa, or whatever you think goes good with tacos!

Happy Cooking ☺

Creamy Comfort Casserole

Put this on the table tonight!!!

This recipe goes right into one of our favourite family meals because of its flavor, its ease of preparation, and most people will have all the ingredients on hand.

 

Creamy Comfort Casserole

Ingredients:

·         1-1/4 pound Ground Beef

·         1 can 15-ounces Tomato Sauce

·         1/2 teaspoon Salt

·         Freshly Ground Black Pepper

·         8 ounces, weight Egg Noodles

·         1/2 cup Sour Cream

·         1-1/4 cup Small Curd Cottage Cheese

·         1/2 cup Sliced Green Onions (less To Taste)

·         1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Preparation:

1.       Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.       Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain fat, and then add tomato sauce. 1/2 teaspoon salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Stir, and then simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.

3.       Cook egg noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.

4.       In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese. Add plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Add to noodles and stir. Add green onions and stir.

5.       To assemble, add half of the noodles to a baking dish. Top with half the meat mixture, then sprinkle on half the grated cheddar. Repeat with noodles, meat, and then a final layer of cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until all cheese is melted.

Serve with crusty French bread.

Happy Cooking ☺

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Tina’s Easy Taco Bake

 

This recipe is fun and versatile to suit your taste buds, it’s inexpensive, easy, and quick cleanup too!!!

Use a refrigerated pie crust to hold ground beef, cheese, salsa and seasoning in this easy-to-assemble main dish.

Tina's Easy Taco Bake

Ingredients:

·         1 lb lean ground beef

·         1 Refrigerated pie crust

·         ¾ cup Thick 'n Chunky salsa

·         2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)

·         1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Preparation:

1.       Heat oven to 375°F. Place refrigerated pie crust in ungreased 10-inch pie plate; press over bottom and up sides to form crust.

2.       In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in salsa and taco seasoning mix; simmer 5 minutes. Spoon meat mixture in crust-lined pan; sprinkle with cheese.

3.       Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Served topped with lettuce and tomato, if desired.

Pile on your favorite toppings! Try shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, additional salsa, sour cream and avocado slices.

Happy Cooking ☺

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Margarita Burgers

Fire up your BBQ and prepare for this taste explosion! This Margarita Burger is sure to put your backyard grill on the map.

Margarita Burger

Ingredients:

For the Burgers

·         1-1/2 lb. Ground beef

·         Small onion, finely chopped

·         2              Cloves garlic, finely minced

·         3 tbsp. Fresh cilantro, minced

·         1 tbsp.  Paprika

·         1 tbsp.  Chile powder

·         1 tsp.     Cumin

·         1 tsp.     Oregano

·         1 tsp.     Allspice

·         1 tsp.     Ground black pepper

·         1 tsp      red pepper flakes

For the Marinade

·         1 cup     Tequila

·         ¼ cup    lime juice

·         ¼ cup    orange juice

Rolls

·         4  Ciabatta rolls or crusty sandwich rolls

·         2 tbsp.  melted butter

Preparation:

1                  Mix all burger ingredients in a medium bowl.

2                  Form four patties to fit the shape of the Ciabatta rolls.

3                 Mix the marinade ingredients into a shallow dish which can hold the four patties in one layer. Marinate at least two hours. Turn patties if not covered by the marinade.

4                  Grill or broil patties to desired doneness.

5                  While patties are cooking, cut ciabatta rolls in half lengthways, brush the tops with the melted butter. Place under broiler for one minute.

6                  Place one patty in each roll. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Happy Grilling ☺

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