Microwave Mexican Manicotti Recipe 🌮🧀

Overview:

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern U.S.
Keywords: Beans, Meat, Mexican, Microwave, Easy

Description:

This Microwave Mexican Manicotti recipe is a delightful blend of flavors that’s perfect for those busy nights when you need something quick and satisfying. Inspired by a recipe shared by a coworker, this dish features seasoned ground beef and refried beans stuffed into manicotti shells, topped with zesty taco sauce, and melted Mexican blend cheese. Serve it up with some shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, diced onions, sour cream, and black olives for a complete meal that’ll have everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 lb lean ground beef
• 2 cups refried beans
• 6 manicotti shells
• 6 oz taco sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• Sour cream and black olives, for serving

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 300.1
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 7.7g
• Cholesterol: 58.2mg
• Sodium: 850.6mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 23.4g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.9g
• Sugars: 3.1g
• Protein: 20.2g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Beef and Bean Mixture:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine the uncooked ground beef with refried beans. Mix well until fully combined.

2. Stuff Manicotti Shells:

   • Stuff the manicotti shells with the ground beef and bean mixture. Place them in a medium casserole dish, arranging them in a single layer.

3. Prepare Taco Sauce:

   • In a separate bowl, combine the taco sauce with water. Mix until well combined.

4. Pour Sauce Over Shells:

   • Pour the taco sauce mixture evenly over the filled shells, ensuring they are fully covered.

5. Cover and Microwave:

   • Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap. Microwave on High for 10 minutes.

6. Turn Shells Over:

   • Carefully turn the shells over to ensure even cooking.

7. Continue Cooking:

   • Microwave for an additional 17 minutes at 70% power, with the wrap vented to allow steam to escape.

8. Remove Wrap and Add Cheese:

   • Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the top of the shells.

9. Melt Cheese:

   • Return the dish to the microwave and heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. Serve:

    • Once the cheese is melted, remove the dish from the microwave. Serve the Microwave Mexican Manicotti hot, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and some sliced black olives on top.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve alongside a fresh green salad or with Mexican rice for a complete meal.
• Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or sliced jalapeños for added flavor and heat.

Enjoy Your Meal! 🍽️🎉