I've been thinking about this recipe for a few days so I made it tonight. It's a bit rich so select side dishes accordingly. First take an 8 oz. block of cream cheese out of the fridge and let it soften at room temperature. Brown 2 pounds of ground beef, as lean as you're comfortable with. Turn out into a sieve or colander and rinse to get rid of extra fat. Return to the pan on the stove and mix in two envelopes of taco seasoning (I use the Taco Bell stuff) and two cups of water. Simmer until most of the water is absorbed/steamed off. Drop in the block of cream cheese and fold the meat over it until the block is melted and mixed in. Turn out the meat, seasoning, and cheese mixture into a mixing bowl or sealable container big enough to also handle the pasta. Boil 6 cups of water and pour in a bag or box of pasta shells. Reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes or to your preferred level. Drain pasta shells and mix in the mixing bowl/storage container until the meat and cheese mixture is blended through the pasta. 8 substantial servings.
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