Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 12 oz package jumbo shell macaroni
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound chorizo sausage
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 16 oz jars salsa
  • 2 cups shredded taco-style cheese
  • optional; sour cream, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese and lettuce

Instruction

  • Cook shells according to package directions. Drain shells; rinse with cold water.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef and chorizo sausage until brown; drain off fat. Stir in cream cheese and chili powder. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Divide meat mixture evenly among the cooked shells. Spread 1-16 oz jar of salsa onto bottom of a 3 quart rectangle baking dish. Arrange filled shells in baking dish. Top with remaining salsa.
  • Bake covered, at 350º for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake uncovered, 20 minutes more or until heated through.
  • Serve with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives and shredded lettuce.