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Shells-n-cheese Taco Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In deep frying pan, garlic powder, chili powder & cumin), cook beef (lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, & onion til done.
Step #2 Drain grease.
Step #3 Stir in taco seasoning, picante sauce, water & stewed tomatoes.
Step #4 Break up tomatoes.
Step #5 Simmer at least 10 mins til water has evaporated & sauce is thickened.
Step #6 Meanwhile, in saucepan; make shells & cheese according to package directions, using lowest time alotted for cooking of shells.
Step #7 Fold shells & cheese mixture into beef mixture.
Step #8 Pour into greased casserole dish.
Step #9 I used a 1 ½ quart glass baking dish just slightly smaller than my 13x9 one.
Step #10 Top evenly with shredded cheese.
Step #11 Sprinkle top cheese with paprika.
Step #12 Sprinkle top lightly with oregano using about 1/2 tsps.
Step #13 Bake in 350º oven, uncovered for 20 mins, or til hot.
Step #14 Top each serving with shredded lettuce, sour cream, more shredded cheese, & sprinkle with black olives, sliced tomato & jalapeno rings if desired.
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