Mexican Manicotti

RECIPE # 40

Mexican Manicotti

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

3 teaspoons chili powder

3 teaspoons oregano

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells

2 1/2 cups water

16 ounces picante sauce

16 ounces sour cream

1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

DIRECTIONS:

In bowl, mix uncooked beef, beans, chili powder, and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells. Place in greased 13x9 baking pan. Mix water and sauce, pour over manicotti. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350F for 1 hour. Uncover; spoon on sour cream. Sprinkle with cheese, onions, and olives. Bake for 8 minutes more.

Mexican Manicotti