MEXICAN STUFFED MANICOTTI SHELLS

Mexican Stuffed Manicotti Shells image

A family favorite that may easily can be doubled --- the chili powder and cumin can be adjusted to taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Manicotti

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

4 ounces manicotti, cooked only until firm-tender
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste, add in if you like spicy) (optional)
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
seasoning salt
pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
1/2 tablespoon cumin (or to taste)
1/2 cup prepared salsa (medium heat or spicy)
1/3 cup sour cream
grated parmesan cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste)
1 head lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
In a heavy skillet brown the ground beef with onions, garlic, bell pepper, oregano and chili flakes (about 6 minutes) drain fat.
Add in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and season with seasoning salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in the salsa and continue to cook for about 5-6 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
Stuff the cooked manicotti shells with the meat mixture.
Arrange the shells in the baking dish.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese lighty over the shells.
Cover tightly with foil and bake 15-20 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over and return to oven uncovered for another 5-7 minutes.
Serve with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and chopped bell peppers.
Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.3, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 152.2, Sodium 810.3, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 46.3

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