2 pounds ground beef
2 envelopes taco seasoning
1-1/2 cups water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/4 cup butter, melted
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each casserole):
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
3 green onions, chopped

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink;
drain.Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until
melted. Transfer to a bowl; cool. Chill for 1 hour.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Gently toss with
butter. Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons of meat mixture.
Place 12 shells in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3
months.

To prepare remaining shells, spoon salsa into a greased 9-in. square
baking dish. Top with stuffed shells and taco sauce. Cover and bake
at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses and
chips. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with
sour cream and onions.
To use frozen shells: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours (shells
will be partially frozen). Spoon salsa into a greased 9-in. square
baking dish; top with shells and taco sauce. Cover and bake at
350° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses and chips; proceed as
directed

Notes

The frozen shells are so convenient, because you can take out only the number you need for a single-serving lunch or family dinner. Just add zippy taco sauce and bake.

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