Mexican Stuffed Shells

Mexican Stuffed Shells Categories: Freezer Meals|Beef Main Dishes
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    12-18 large  pasta shells, cooked
    1 lb  ground beef
    3 tablespoons  taco seasoning, I use recipe # 4292
    1/2 cup  water
    1  onion, chopped
    1 1/2 cups  salsa, divided
    1 cup  grated cheese, divided (jalapeno Monterey Jack is especially good, but cheddar will work well too.)
    750 ml  tomato sauce
      chili powder, to taste
      green onion, for garnish

1Brown ground beef and drain.
2Add seasoning, water, onion, and 1/2 cup of salsa and 1/4 cup cheese.
3Mix together remaining salsa, tomato sauce,and chili powder.
4Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 12 baking pan.
5Fill each shell with the ground beef mixture and place in pan.
6Pour remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese on top and garnish with green onion. Cover and freeze at this point.
7Defrost overnight and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. (Cook from frozen for 2 hours at 300°F).
8If desired sprinkle additional cheese on top after baking and return to oven for 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.

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