| mexican Manicotti 1/2 Pound Lean Ground Beef
1 Cup Refried Beans
1 Teaspoon Mexican Oregano, Crushed
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
8 Manicotti Shells
1 1/4 Cups Water
1 (8 Ounce) Can Picante Or Taco Sauce
8 Ounces Dairy Sour Cream
1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Scallion
1/4 Cup Sliced, Pitted Ripe Olives
1/2 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese combine Ground Beef, Refried Beans, Oregano And Cumin; Mix Well. Fill Uncooked Manicotti Shells With Meat Mixture. Arrange In A 10 X 6 X 2-inch Baking Dish. combine Water And Picante Sauce Or Taco Sauce; Pour Over Manicotti Shells. Cover With Aluminum Foil. Bake At 325 Degrees F For At Least One Hour Until Pasta Is Tender. combine Sour Cream, Scallion And Olives. Spoon Down The Center Of The Casserole; Top With Cheese. Bake For About 10 Minutes Or Until The Cheese Melts. microwave Instructions: After Pouring Water And Sauce Over Shells, Cover With Vented Plastic Wrap. Cook On High For 10 Minutes, Half-turning The Dish Once. using Tongs, Turn Shells Over. Cook, Covered, On Medium For 17 To 19 Minutes Or Until Pasta Is Tender, Giving Dish A Half-turn Once. combine Sour Cream, Scallion And Olives. Spoon Down Center Of Casserole; Top With Cheese. Cook, Uncovered, On High For 2 To 3 Minutes Or Until Cheese Melts. makes 4 Servings. |
