Mexican Stuffed Manicotti Shells Recipe

Name: Mexican Stuffed Manicotti Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces manicotti, cooked only until firm-tender; 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste, add in if you like spicy) (optional); 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; seasoning salt; pepper; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste); 1/2 tablespoon cumin (or to taste); 1/2 cup prepared salsa (medium heat or spicy); 1/3 cup sour cream; grated parmesan cheese; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste); 1 head lettuce; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Servings: persons

4 ounces manicotti, cooked only until firm-tender
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste, add in if you like spicy) (optional)
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
seasoning salt
pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
1/2 tablespoon cumin (or to taste)
1/2 cup prepared salsa (medium heat or spicy)
1/3 cup sour cream
grated parmesan cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste)
1 head lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
3
In a heavy skillet brown the ground beef with onions, garlic, bell pepper, oregano and chili flakes (about 6 minutes) drain fat.
4
Add in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and season with seasoning salt and black pepper to taste.
5
Stir in the salsa and continue to cook for about 5-6 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
7
Stuff the cooked manicotti shells with the meat mixture.
8
Arrange the shells in the baking dish.
9
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese lighty over the shells.
10
Cover tightly with foil and bake 15-20 minutes.
11
Uncover and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over and return to oven uncovered for another 5-7 minutes.
12
Serve with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and chopped bell peppers.
13
Delicious!

680

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces manicotti, cooked only until firm-tender, 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Mexican Stuffed Manicotti Shells falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Stuffed Manicotti Shells

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