MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS 
12 pasta stuffing shells, cooked and drained
1 lb. ground beef
1 jar (12 oz.) med. or mild picante sauce
1/2 c. water
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack or Hot Pepper Cheese
1 can (2.8 oz.) Durkee French Fried Onions

Brown ground beef, drain. Combine picante sauce, water and tomato sauce; stir 1/2 cup into ground beef along with chilies, 1/2 cup cheese, and 1/2 can French Fried Onions; mix well. Pour half of remaining sauce mixture on bottom of 10 inch round or 8x12 inch baking dish. Stuff cooked shells with ground beef mixture. Arrange shells in baking dish; pour remaining sauce over shells. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and onions; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Makes 6 servings.

 

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