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Mexican Manicotti

Name: Mexican Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 package (8 ounces) uncooked manicotti shells; 2-1/2 cups water; 1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce; 2 cups sour cream; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; Sliced ripe olives, optional

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27 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 65 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lucy Shifton, Wichita, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 13, 2023

Serve this hearty entree with Spanish rice, homemade salsa and tortilla chips. I've also made it without ground beef, and our friends who are vegetarians requested the recipe. —Lucy Shifton, Wichita, Kansas

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Mexican Manicotti

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:1 hour 5 min

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 package (8 ounces) uncooked manicotti shells
2-1/2 cups water
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
2 cups sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Sliced ripe olives, optional

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; spoon sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and, if desired, olives. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.