Mexican Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
2 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 pkg. (8 oz.) manicotti shells
2 1/2 c. water
1 jar (16 oz.) picante sauce
2 c. sour cream
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 c. sliced green onion
sliced ripe olives

Preparation

Combine uncooked ground beef, beans, chili powder and oregano. Spoon into uncooked shells.
Place in greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce.
Pour over shells.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Cover and bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 1 hour.
Uncover.
Spoon sour cream over top, sprinkle with cheese, onion and olives.
Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer.