Microwave Mexican Manicotti

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A coworker shared this recipe with me several years ago. It is a quick and easy meal for busy nights. I have added seasonings to the beef and bean mixture, used mexican blend cheese, and served with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and diced onions.

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Steps

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Combine ground beef with refried beans.

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Stuff manicotti shells with ground beef / bean mixture and place in a medium casserole dish.

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Combine taco sauce and water.

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Pour over filled shells.

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Cover with plastic wrap.

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Cook on high for 10 minutes.

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Turn shells over.

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Cook 17 minutes at 70% power with wrap vented.

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Remove wrap.

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Sprinkle with cheese.

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Heat until cheese is melted.

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Serve with sour cream and black olives.

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Ingredients

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lean ground beef, refried beans, manicotti, taco sauce, water, cheddar cheese