Microwave Mexican Manicotti

By BearForce

A favorite of my kids when they were growing up.

Ingredients

• ½ Pound ground beef
• 1 Cup refried beans
• 1 Teaspoon crushed oregano
• ½ Teaspoon ground cumin
• 8 manicotti shells
• 1¼ Cups water
• 1 8Oz jar picante sauce
• 1 8Oz carton sour cream
• ¼ Cup chopped green onion
• ¼ Cup sliced olives
• ½ Cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Combine ground beef, refried beans, oregano, and cumin; mix well. Fill uncooked shells with meat mixture. Arrange in baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 10 minutes; giving dish a half turn once. Using tongs, turn shells over. Microwave on medium for 19 minutes; giving dish a half turn once. Combine sour cream, green onion and olives. Spoon onto casserole and tope with cheese. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes to melt cheese.