MEXICAN MANICOTTI

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 c mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1 can(s) refried black beans (bush's)
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
  • 1 jar(s) 16 oz. picante sauce
  • 2 c sour cream
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 small can(s) sliced black olives
  • 2 c water, warm
  • 1 box manicotti shells

Preparation

Step 1

Mix raw ground beef with taco seasoning, 1 cup of cheese and 1 can refried
black beans.
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. Pour the jar of
picante over
the stuffed shells then pour on the 2 cups of warm water. Cover with foil
and bake at350F
for 1 hr to 1 1/2 hrs. When shells are done and dish is bubbly top with sour
cream, reserved
cheese and olives. Put back in oven for 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven and
top with
green onions.