Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 10 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Olive | 1 large (4g) | 4 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can 16 oz refried beans
- 2 1/2 tbs. chili powder
- 1 1/2 tbs. dried oregano
- 1 pkg manicotti shells 8 oz
- 2 1/2 Cups water
- 1 jar (16 oz) picante sauce
- 2 Cups (16 oz) sour cream
- 1 Cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican
- style cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- sliced ripe olives (optional)
Directions
In a bowl combine the UNCOOKED beef, beans, chili powder, & oregano.
Spoon into UNCOOKED manicotti shells, arrange in a greased 13"X9"X2" baking dish.
Combine water & picante sauce, pour over shells. cover & refrigerate overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover & bake @ 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Uncover, spoon sour cream over the top, sprinkle with cheese, onion & olives if desired.
Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted, yield 8 servings