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Mexican Manicotti

Name: Mexican Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 package (8 ounces) uncooked manicotti shells; 2-1/2 cups water; 1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce; 2 cups sour cream; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; Sliced ripe olives, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 65 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Feb. 10, 2022

Serve this hearty entree with Spanish rice, homemade salsa and tortilla chips. I've also made it without ground beef, and our friends who are vegetarians requested the recipe. —Lucy Shifton, Wichita, Kansas

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Ingredients

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

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; spoon sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and, if desired, olives. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 431 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.

Mexican Manicotti

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