Mexican Stuffed Shells

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add water and seasoning mix; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir refried beans, Cheddar cheese, and green chiles into beef; cook and stir until smooth and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Fill shells with beef mixture.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Combine tomato sauce and picante sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread ½ cup sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Arrange stuffed shells side-by-side in the baking dish; top with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let stand before serving for 5 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (5 servings total)