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Beefy Enchilada Shells

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Easy one pot Beefy Enchilada Shells recipe | lecremedelacrumb.com
Easy 30-minute, one pot Beefy Enchilada Shells made with savory ground beef, tender pasta shells, and loads of ooey gooey Mexican cheese.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces small or medium pasta shells
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 4 10-ounce cans medium enchilada sauce
  • 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar and/or monterey jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • avocado, sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro, optional toppings

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • Saute ground beef in a large skillet, sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne, continue to cook until beef is browned.
  • Add enchilada sauce to pan, bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in pasta shells and season salt with salt to taste.
  • Stir in half of the cheese until melted. Top with remaining cheese and cover for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted on top.
  • Add toppings as desired and serve.

Notes

Suggested toppings: avocado, sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 873 kcal, Carbohydrates: 86 g, Protein: 45 g, Fat: 37 g, Saturated Fat: 17 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 118 mg, Sodium: 909 mg, Potassium: 624 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 591 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 369 mg, Iron: 4 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Tiffany