How to Make Microwave Mexican Manicotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy Mexican-inspired dish to make for your next family dinner night? Look no further than this mouthwatering Microwave Mexican Manicotti recipe! This dish takes the classic Italian pasta dish and gives it a south-of-the-border twist, with savory ground beef, gooey cheese, and zesty Mexican flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. And the best part? This dish can be prepared in just a matter of minutes using your microwave, making it the perfect option for b...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells, uncooked
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • chopped green onions for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Grease a microwave-safe 9x12 inch baking dish, and set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pull off the plastic wrap, and spoon sour cream over the shells. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and chopped green onions for garnish.
  • Nutrition

    480 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 826mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 177mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 507mg