Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 1 tablespoon of Adobo
  • 1 package (8 ounces uncooked manicotti shells)
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup of cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 jar (16 ounces salsa)
  • 2 cups 16 ounces sour cream
  • 2 cups 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • Sliced ripe olives (optional)

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, combine the uncooked beef, yellow onion, chili powder, taco seasoning & adobo with cream cheese, plus one cup of the shredded cheese and mix until combined.
  • Spoon the mixture into uncooked manicotti shells
  • Arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  • Combine water and Salsa sauce; pour over the stuffed shells.
  • Cover and bake at 350F for 1 hour.
  • Uncover; spoon sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and olives if desired. Bake an additional 10 minutes or so or until the cheese is melted on top
  • ENJOY!