Mexican Manicotti
1.13.2016
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The latest from JustAPinch.com, “Can’t decide if you want Mexican or Italian for dinner tonight? Why not both! Laura Yoder experimented in her kitchen and came up with this fun Mexican Manicotti My Way. It has all the taco flavors and ingredients you love (ground beef, cheese, beans, olives), stuffed inside manicotti shells. It’s delicious, easy and fun! See step-by-step photos of Laura’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com. You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use just a pinch…
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 box manicotti shells
Directions
- 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 in 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.
Serves: 6
Cook: 1 Hr 30 Min
Method: Bake
