Mexican Manicotti

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

• 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
• 2 1/2 cups water

• 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce
• 2 cups sour cream (16 ounces)
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (4 ounces)
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• sliced ripe olives (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   in a bowl, combine uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano.

2. 2

   spoon into uncooked manicotti shells.

3. 3

   arrange in a greased 13 inch x 9 inch x 2 inch baking dish.

4. 4

   combine water and picante sauce.

5. 5

   pour over shells.

6. 6

   cover and refrigerate overnight.

7. 7

   remove fron the refrigerator, 30 minutes before baking.

8. 8

   cover and bake at 350 degrees, for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink.

9. 9

   uncover.

10. 10

    spoon sour cream over the top.

11. 11

    sprinkle with the cheese, onions and olives, if desired.

12. 12

    bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.