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Microwave Mexican Manicotti

By: Jody D. 
"This is a wonderful recipe a friend of the family made for us for dinner when I was a kid. It's easy to make since it's cooked in the microwave."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells, uncooked
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • chopped green onions for garnish

Directions

  1. Grease a microwave-safe 9x12 inch baking dish, and set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the beef until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  3. Mix together the cooked ground beef, refried beans, oregano, and cumin in a bowl. Spoon the mixture into uncooked manicotti shells, and place the filled shells into the baking dish. Combine the water and picante sauce in a bowl, and pour over the shells.
  4. Cover the dish with microwave-safe plastic wrap, cut a few holes in the wrap with a knife to vent, and microwave on High power for 10 minutes. Carefully pull back the plastic wrap to avoid steam, and turn the shells over with tongs. Replace the plastic and microwave an additional 15 to 20 minutes on Medium power, until the shells are cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Pull off the plastic wrap, and spoon sour cream over the shells. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and chopped green onions for garnish.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 480 | Total Fat: 21.9g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by SeReNdIpItY   view full review
I did this is in the oven instead of the microwave method. We didn't use sour cream and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by talldall   view full review
I have been making this for years to raves from my guests! My sister got the recipe out of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2010 by cmcorr   view full review
I grew up on this recipes, it is one of my favorites. The only thing I do differently is I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by Michele R.   view full review
I've been making this recipe for years and it's one of my favorites. Thanks!

 

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