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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Microwave Beef
Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion -- diced
1/2 red bell pepper -- diced
1/2 green bell pepper -- diced
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 can refried beans
1 teaspoon dried basil -- crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder
10 to 12 manicotti shells -- uncooked
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup green onion -- sliced
4 oz. can ripe olives -- chopped
1 cup Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
Brown ground beef with the onion, peppers and garlic. Drain. Mix in
refried beans, basil and chili powder. Fill uncooked shells with the
meat mixture and put into an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Any
leftover meat mixture may be spread on top of shells. Combine tomato
and picante sauce; pour evenly over shells. Caution: the shells MUST
be covered completely with sauce. Cover with vented plastic wrap and
microwave on high (100%) for 15 minutes, turning dish once. Turn dish
and continue cooking on 80% for 20 minutes more, turning once.
Combine sour cream, green onion and olives. Spoon over casserole. Top
with cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 3 minutes or
until cheese melts. Makes 8 servings. Recipe adapted by Lynn Thomas
dcqp82a. Serving suggestions: Serve with mixed green salad and garlic
bread.
