MEXICAN MANICOTTI 
8 oz. lean ground beef
1 can (8 1/4 oz.) refried beans
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
8 uncooked manicotti shells
1 1/4 c. water
1 jar of picante sauce
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. sliced black olives
1/2 c. shredded Jack cheese

Mix beef, refried beans, oregano and chili powder in bowl until well blended. Fill each manicotti shell with 1/4 cup meat mixture. Arrange in 10 x 6 x 2 inch microwave safe baking dish. Mix water and picante sauce and pour over shells. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Microwave on high 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn once. Turn shells over with tongs. Cover, reduce to medium and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating 1/2 turn, until shells are tender but still firm. Mix sour cream and 2 tablespoons of olives. Spoon down center of shell. Top with cheese. Microwave until cheese is melted. Sprinkle remaining olives.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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