Taco Stuffed Shells

I don't usually cook with these fun little shells because I always thought it would be a pain to get the filling to stay inside.  It really wasn't but they did need some babysitting while they were cooking to keep them apart.  This recipe gives it a try and it was really good!  Aren't they so cute?!

Let's Get Crafty!

Cook Jumbo Shells according to the directions on the box
They kept coming together so I was using tongs to pull them apart and did a couple extra minutes cook time

Preheat oven to 350

Get the filling going:
2 lbs hamburger, browned and drained

Add to the hamburger and simmer 20-25 minutes:
1 cup water
2 packets of taco seasoning (or 6 tablespoons)
1 can rotel

Let it cool for a bit to be able to handle it to stuff the shells.

Add in:
1 cup of cheddar cheese.  I did this when it was slightly cooled so some of the cheese would slightly hold its form.  It's mostly a mental thing for me... I like to be able to see cheese.  :D

For the bottom of the baking dish mix together:
One cup of the beef filling
1 package of something chili-like (we used Indian Madras Lentils by Tasty Bite that we get in a 6 pack from Costco but a can of chili beans would be good too.)

Stuff the shells

 Add more cheese because... well, more cheese.  :D

Bake just 10-15 minutes until the cheese it hot and bubbly

Hot out of the oven!

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