Keyword ground beef, lettuce, pasta shells, salsa, tacos
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines
Ingredients
112 oz packagejumbo shell macaroni
1 1/2poundsground beef
1poundchorizo sausage
6ouncescream cheese, cubed
2teaspoonschili powder
216 oz jarssalsa
2cupsshredded taco-style cheese
optional; sour cream, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese and lettuce
Instructions
Cook shells according to package directions. Drain shells; rinse with cold water.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and chorizo sausage until brown; drain off fat. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Divide meat mixture evenly among the cooked shells. Spread 1-16 oz jar of salsa onto bottom of a 3 quart rectangle baking dish. Arrange filled shells in baking dish. Top with remaining salsa.
Bake covered, at 350º for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake uncovered, 20 minutes more or until heated through.
Serve with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives and shredded lettuce.