Microwave Mexican Manicotti Recipe

Name: Microwave Mexican Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 to 3/4 lb. lean ground beef; 1 c. refried beans with sausage; 1 tsp. oregano; 1/2 to 1 tsp. cumin; 8 manicotti shells (large shells); 1 1/4 c. water; 1 (8 oz.) can/jar picante or taco sauce; 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream; 1/4 c. green onion, finely chopped; 1/4 c. sliced ripe olives; 1/2 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1/2 to 3/4 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. refried beans with sausage
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 to 1 tsp. cumin
8 manicotti shells (large shells)
1 1/4 c. water
1 (8 oz.) can/jar picante or taco sauce
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
1/4 c. green onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
1/2 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

1
Combine uncooked ground beef, beans, oregano and cumin; mix well.
2
Fill uncooked shells with meat mixture.
3
Arrange in 10 x 6 x 2-inch microwave-safe dish.
4
Combine water and sauce and pour over shells.
5
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
6
Cook on High 10 minutes (giving dish 1/2 turn once).
7
Using tongs, turn shells over and cook on Medium 17 to 19 minutes (or adjust to your microwave) until pasta is tender.
8
Combine sour cream, onion and olives.
9
Pour down center of casserole and top with cheese.
10
Cook on High 2 minutes until cheese melts.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 to 3/4 lb. lean ground beef, 1 c. refried beans with sausage, 1 tsp. oregano, 1/2 to 1 tsp. cumin, and more.

Yes, Microwave Mexican Manicotti falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Microwave Mexican Manicotti

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