MEXICAN STYLE MANICOTTI

MEXICAN STYLE MANICOTTI:

Ingredients

- 1 lb lean ground beef - 2 c mexican blend shredded cheese - 1 can(s) refried black beans (bush's) - 1 pkg taco seasoning mix - 1 jar(s) 16 oz. picante sauce

- 2 c sour cream - 2 green onions, sliced - 1 small can(s) sliced black olives - 2 c water, warm - 1 bx manicotti shells

Directions

1. Mix raw ground beef with taco seasoning, 1 cup of cheese and 1 can refried black beans. Using the uncooked manicotti shells, stuff the meat mixture into the shells and place in a large baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Pour the jar of picante over the stuffed shells then pour on the 2 cups of warm water. Cover with foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hr to 1 1/2 hrs. When shells are done and dish is bubbly top with sour cream, reserved cheese and olives. Put back in oven for 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven and top with green onions.
PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT COOK GROUND BEEF BEFORE STUFFING SHELLS AND YOU DO NOT PRE-BOIL THE MANICOTTI SHELLS.....