Mexican Manicotti Recipe

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"Serve this hearty entree with Spanish rice, homemade salsa and tortilla chips," recommends Lucy Shifton, Wichita, Kansas. "I've also made it without ground beef, and our friends who are vegetarians requested the recipe."

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Mexican Manicotti Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 65 min. + standing
  • Yield: 8 Servings
15 65 80

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 package (8 ounces) uncooked manicotti shells
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • Sliced ripe olives, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; spoon sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and olives if desired. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 431 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 554 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Originally published as Mexican Manicotti in Quick Cooking March/April 2000, p51

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Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2011 by jemsw

Excellent! The only thing I sometimes add are caramelized onions (I love them and I usually have these on hand. I cook 8-10 lbs and freeze them - Sweet onions are't available all year round). The recipe calls for UNCOOKED beef. It adds moisture and the flavor melds with the other ingredients.

After baking at 350 degrees for a over an hour I can't imagine there would be any question about it being cooked.

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2010 by kluesner5

This was great. Will make again and again.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by SDNelly

I have been making this recipe since the book came out. I recently made a quadriple batch for the volleyball team dinner. I thought that there were be leftovers for the rest of the family; however, there weren't, and the girls came back and scraped the pan out. I have had to share this recipe with all of them!

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2010 by bruiseviolet

My mom started making this YEARS ago when it was in Quick Cooking. I know make it for my family. It's always a hit. Great meal to freeze ahead and throw in the oven for a quick dinner.

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by sands351

I have made this recipe many times and it is excellent. Follow the recipe as stated. DO NOT cook the shells or beef before assembling. I was nervous this 1st time I made it but it turned out to be great. This is a favorite of ours and we enjoy it often.

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by lindavsmith

jackyminer,The recipe states "uncooked beef".

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2010 by jackyminer

Are the shells stuffed with cooked or uncooked ground beef? Pls confirm.

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by Jchancery

We LOVE this recipe at my house, if you can't make the night before, I have cooked the shells according to package directions, browned the beef, added the beans and everything like the recipe says, and cooked it that way. Much better to do ahead of tme though!

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2010 by momtomatt

Is this recipe incorrect? It says to combine the "uncooked beef, refried beans, etc...", but I imagine you are really supposed to brown and drain the beef first?

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2009 by JulieDawsey

I've been using this Taste of Home recipe since it was first printed about 8 years ago. We love it! A friend of mine asked for the recipe but when she made it, she didn't make it the night before and the noodles were still hard. But if you follow the directions correctly it will come out perfect every time! I double it up when we have friends coming over. Takes the stress out of running around and trying to cook at the last minute.

 
 
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