Mexican Manicotti Recipe

ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 can (16 ounce size) refried beans
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 package (8 ounce size) manicotti shells, uncooked
2 1/2 cups water
1 jar (16 ounce size) picante sauce
2 cups (16 ounce size) sour cream
1 cup (4 ounce size) shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican style cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions
sliced ripe olives (optional)

directions

In a bowl combine the ground beef, beans, chili powder, and oregano. Spoon into manicotti shells, arrange in a greased 13"X9"X2" baking dish.

Combine water and picante sauce, pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

Uncover, spoon sour cream over the top, sprinkle with cheese, onion and olives if desired. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted

nutrition data

696 calories, 40 grams fat, 53 grams carbohydrates, 31 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

genisis11 REVIEW:
October 21, 2013

Great suggestion about how to fill the shells! Was much easier than spooning the mixture into them. Flavor and everything else about the recipe was perfect.
Hungry Fam REVIEW:
September 5, 2007

Absolutely Delish! So easy and it makes a lot! I put the ground beef/bean mixture in a large ziploc bag, cut the corner off and squeeze it into the manicotti to make the stuffing easier. Awsome!

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