Description

Sloppy Joe Stuffed Shells is a delightful fusion dish combining the flavors of classic sloppy joes with the comfort of stuffed pasta shells. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

Units Scale

Jumbo Stuffing Shells:

1 (12 oz) package

Lean Ground Beef:

1 1/2 lbs

Olive Oil:

2 tablespoons

Green Peppers, diced:

White Onion, diced:

Salt and Pepper:

to taste

Sloppy Joe Mix (like Manwich):

2 (15 oz) cans

Chopped Chives:

2 tablespoons, plus extra for serving

Colby Jack Cheese, shredded:

3 cups

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Instructions

Cook the Shells: Cook shells until al dente, drain, and arrange on a plate in a single layer.
Brown the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Break up the meat as it cooks. Remove from pan and set aside.
Sauté Veggies: Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Cook green peppers and onion for 10 minutes or until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Combine veggies with beef and 1 ½ cans of sloppy joe mix.
Prepare the Baking Pans: Spread the remaining sloppy joe mix over the bottom of a 9”x13” deep-sided baking pan and an 8”x8” pan.
Stuff the Shells: Allow shells and beef mixture to cool for 10-20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Stuff beef mixture into shells and arrange in rows in the baking pans.
Top and Bake: Sprinkle chives over the shells. Cover with shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes. Top with extra chives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 490
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 95mg