Ingredients
18
uncooked jumbo pasta shells
3/4
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1
small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1
tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1
teaspoon ground cumin
1
can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
1
can (15 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
2
jars (16 oz each) Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa
1
cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in cilantro, cumin, chiles and beans.
In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 1 cup of the salsa. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons beef mixture into each shell. Place shells, filled sides up, on salsa in dish. Pour remaining salsa evenly over shells. Sprinkle with cheese.
Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; let stand 10 minutes before serving.
