mexican manicotti

Centralia, IL
Updated on Jun 15, 2011

My Mom used to make this when we'd come for a visit. It's best served with Spanish rice, salsa and tortilla chips. A big family hit!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, dried
  • 1 package manicotti shells
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 jar picante sauce
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 jar black olived, sliced (optional)

How To Make mexican manicotti

  • Step 1
    In a bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder, oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 13 in by 9 in by 2 in baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Step 2
    Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and spoon sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with the cheese, onions and olives, if desired. Bake 5 - 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

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Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #overnight

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