Manicotti - Mexican Style

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
• 2 1/2 tea. chili powder
• 1 1/2 tea. dried oregano
• 1 pkg. (8 oz) manicotti shells
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 jar (16 oz) picante sauce
• 2 cups (16 oz) sour cream
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• sliced ripe black olives

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 9x13 baking pan. Combined water and picante sauce; pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes befgor3e baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover; spoon sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with the cheese onions and olives. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.