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     Title: Mexican Manicotti
Categories: Beef, Beans, Chilies, Herbs, Pasta
     Yield: 8 Servings

     1 lb Lean ground beef
   116 oz Can refried beans
 2 1/2 ts Chilli spice mix
 1 1/2 ts Dried oregano
     8 oz Uncooked manicotti shells
 2 1/2 c  Water
    16 oz Jar picante sauce
     2 c  Sour cream
     1 c  Monterey Jack; shredded -OR-
     1 c  Mexican cheese blend
   1/4 c  Green onions; sliced
          Ripe olives; sliced
          - (optional)

 In a large bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder,
 and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a
 greased 13x9" baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce; pour
 over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

 Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake,
 covered, @ 350 F/175 C for 1 hour. Uncover; spoon sour cream over
 the top. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and, if desired, olives. Bake
 5 to 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted

 Recipe by Lucy Shifton, Wichita, Kansas

 Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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