Mexican Manicotti

By ukiahgal67

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 bx 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 in 350 degree oven 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.