South-of-the-Border Stuffed Shells**

12-18 large pasta shells, cooked
1 lb ground beef
1 packet Classic Delectables Fabulous Fiesta Dip Mix
1/2 cup water
1 onion, chopped
1 jar Classic Delectables Fire in the Hole Salsa
1 cup grated cheese, divided (Jalapeno Monterey Jack is especially good, but cheddar will work well too.)
1 cup tomato sauce
chili powder, to taste
green onions, for garnish

step 1 : Brown ground beef and drain.
step 2 : Add dip mix, water,onion, and 1/2 cup of salsa and 1/4 cup cheese.
step 3 : Mix together remaining salsa, tomato sauce,and chili powder.
step 4 : Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 12 baking pan.
step 5 : Fill each shell with the ground beef mixture and place in pan.
step 6 : Pour remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese on top and garnish with green onion.
step 7 : Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
step 8 : If desired sprinkle additional cheese on top after baking and return to oven for 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.

**this recipe was adapted from a recipe found at www.recipezaar.com