Mexican Style Manicotti(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 manicotti shells
    1/2 lb. lean ground beef
    3/4 c. refried beans
    1/4 c. sliced green onions
    1/2 tsp. ground cumin
    1 (12 oz.) can whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, drained
    1 (10 1/2 oz.) can enchilada sauce
    1/2 c. dairy sour cream
    1/4 c. sliced green onions
    1/4 c. chopped pitted ripe olives
    1/4 c. chopped tomato
Preparation
    Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile in a 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole crumble ground beef.
    Cook, covered, at 100% power for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until no pink remains.
    Drain fat.
    Stir in refried beans, the first 1/4 cup sliced green onions and cumin.
    Spoon meat mixture into cooked manicotti shells.
    Arrange the stuffed shells in a 2-quart square microwave-safe casserole dish.
    Pour corn and enchilada sauce over shells.
    Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap; turn back one corner to vent.
    Cook the stuffed shells on High for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is heated through, turn dish a half turn once.
    Spoon sour cream over casserole.
    Sprinkle with 1/4 cup green onions, ripe olives and chopped tomato.
    Makes 4 servings.

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