mexican manicotti my way

Name: Mexican Manicotti My Way
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) lean ground beef; 2 cup(s) Mexican blend shredded cheese; 1 can(s) refried black beans (Bush's, 16 oz); 1 package(s) taco seasoning mix; 1 jar(s) picante sauce (16 oz); 2 cup(s) sour cream; 2 - green onions, sliced; 1 can(s) sliced black olives (2.25 oz); 2 cup(s) water, warm; 1 box(es) manicotti shells

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Laura Yoder

Brunswick, GA

Updated on Dec 17, 2022

I was undecided on what to fix for supper. I was teetering between Mexican and Italian, so I decided to experiment and this is what I came up with. I must say... I did good!

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Green onions sprinkled on top of the Mexican Manicotti.

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Laura was right when she said she did good and this Mexican Manicotti is a delicious reason why we love home cooking. It mashes up a Mexican and Italian dish for one yummy dinner. The ground beef and black bean mixture pipe into the manicotti shells are perfect. Spreading sour cream and shredded cheese on the top and then placing the casserole back in the oven for a few minutes, creates a gooey cheesy layer on top. This meal smells great, looks great, and makes a lot, too - perfect for a large get-together!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
1 can refried black beans (Bush's, 16 oz)
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 jar picante sauce (16 oz)
2 cups sour cream
2 - green onions, sliced
1 can sliced black olives (2.25 oz)
2 cups water, warm
1 box manicotti shells

How To Make mexican manicotti my way

Step 1

Mix raw ground beef with taco seasoning, 1 cup of cheese, and refried black beans.

Step 2

Using the uncooked manicotti shells, stuff the meat mixture into the shells and place in a large baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Step 3

Pour the jar of picante over the stuffed shells. Then pour in the 2 cups of warm water.
Step 4

Cover with foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hr to 1 1/2 hrs.
Step 5

When the shells are done and the dish is bubbly, top it with sour cream, reserved cheese, and olives. Put back in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
Step 6

Remove from oven and top with green onions.
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