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Mexican Stuffed Manicotti

Manicotti stuffed with Mexican spiced ground beef and vegetables then topped off with Sabra salsa sauce for a tasty fusion cuisine.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 14 manicotti
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the manicotti:

  • 1 box manicotti
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 jalapenos minced (optional)

For the Sauce:

  • 1 homestyle salsa medium
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 3 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

  • Cook the manicotti according to the package directions. Place on a sheet on foil to cool.
  • Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until beef begins to brown.
  • Add in the onions and peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Drain off any fat.
  • Add 1/2 cup of water and taco seasoning to the pan and cook for 2 additional minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and the jalapenos. Stir in the warm meat mixture. Mix well.
  • Stuff the manicotti with the meat and cheese mixture. Place manicotti back on the foil once they are stuffed.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a saucepan, combine the salsa, tomato sauce, cumin, and garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon 1 cup of the sauce into a 9 x 13 pan. Arrange the manicotti in the pan, on top of the sauce, in a single row.
  • Spoon the remaining sauce over top of the manicotti. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cover the pan with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and serve hot.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe