Like us on Facebook!

Microwave Mexican Manicotti

Recipe By : "Tell Me More" from the Jr League of Lafayette, LA Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound ground beef, lean
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano -- crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 10 manicotti shells
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 8 oz jar picante sauce
• 1 8 oz crtn sour cream -- optional
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup black olives -- sliced
• 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese -- shredded

Instructions:

Combine ground beef, refried beans, oregano and cumin; mix well.
Fill uncooked manicotti shells with meat mixture. Arrange in 10x6x2-inch baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce (or taco sauce); pour over manicotti shells. cover with vented plastic wrap.
Cook in microwave on high for 10 minutes, giving dish a half-turn 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, green onions and olives. Spoon down center of casserole; top with cheese.
Cook uncovered, on High for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts.