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Submitted by: Marsha Frary from Monmouth, IL
Originally shared on the web 03/21/2011

1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. refried beans
1/2 t. ground cumin
8 manicotti shells, uncooked
1 c. picante sauce
1 c. water
1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Garnish: additional picante sauce, sour cream, chopped tomato, lettuce, green onion, sliced black olives

Combine ground beef, beans and cumin; mix well. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with mixture; arrange in a 10"x6" glass baking dish. Combine picante sauce and water; pour over shells. Cover dish with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Using tongs, turn shells over and rearrange them from center to outer edge of dish. Cover again; microwave on medium at 50% power for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating dish after 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; uncover and let stand 5 minutes. Garnish as desired with sour cream, picante sauce, tomato, lettuce, olives and onion. Makes 4 servings.