Recipe: Mexican Manicotti
Description:
Make this in the morning, bake it that evening. A hearty entree. Our vegetarians can leave out the meat, with great results.
Cook Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 16 manicotti shells
- 16 ounces of your favorite sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 449.6
- Fat: 23.5g
- Saturated Fat: 12.3g
- Cholesterol: 80.5mg
- Sodium: 807.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 36.4g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 5.1g
- Protein: 23.9g
Keywords: Cheese, Beans, Vegetable, Meat, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, Potluck, Spicy, Weeknight, Oven, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked lean ground beef, beans, chili powder, and oregano until well mixed.
- Using a spoon, carefully stuff each manicotti shell with the beef mixture.
- Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan and arrange the stuffed manicotti shells in it.
- In a separate bowl, mix the water and sauce together, then pour it over the stuffed manicotti in the baking pan, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover the baking pan and refrigerate it for at least 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Thirty minutes before baking, remove the pan from the refrigerator to bring it to room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil and bake the manicotti for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped green onions, and sliced ripe olives evenly over the top of the manicotti.
- Return the baking pan to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, remove the Mexican manicotti from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- To serve, add dollops of sour cream on top of each serving for a creamy finish.
This Mexican Manicotti recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, potluck gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a flavorful Tex-Mex dish. Enjoy the delicious combination of seasoned beef, creamy cheese, and zesty sauce stuffed into tender manicotti shells!
