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MEXICAN MANICOTTI

Source of Recipe


Family Favorite






List of Ingredients



• 1 pound lean ground beef
  
• 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
  
• 2 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• 1 8oz. package manicotti shells
  
• 2 1/2 cups water
  
• 1 jar picante sauce
  
• 2 cups sour cream
  
• 1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese
  
• 1/4 cup green onions
  
• sliced ripe olives, optional
  






Instructions



1. In a bowl, combine the uncooked beef, refried beans, chili powder and oregano.
   
   
2. Spoon into uncooked Manicotti shells.
   
   
3. Arrange in a greased 13x9x2 baking dish.
   
   
4. Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells.
   
   
5. Cover and refrigerate over night.
   
   
6. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
   
   
7. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
   
   
8. Uncover, spoon sour cream over the top.
   
   
9. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and olives.
   
   
10. Bake 5-10 minutes longer until the cheese is melted.
    
    
11. Yield: 8 servings