This is a MUST COOK!

Mexican Manicotti

1 lb ground beef (use lean as you can)
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
2 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano (I was out and used italian seasoning)
1 (8oz) pkg manicotti shells
2 1 /2 cups of water
1 (16 oz) jar picante sauce
2 cups of sour cream (You certainly can leave this out, I like it better without it and Shayne likes it better with it, last time I made it I did 1/2 with and 1/2 without.)
1 cup of shredded cheese your choice
1/4 cup of sliced green onions (optional)
sliced ripe olives (optional)

NOTE: This will be MESSY on your hands!
Combine uncooked beef, beans, chili powder, and oregano. I use my hands to mix this, very yucky though. Spoon into uncooked shells. Place in a 9x13 casserole dish. Combine water and picante sauce and pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate over night.

Remove from fridge for 30 mins - 1 hour before cooking. Cook at 350 covered for 1 hour. Uncover, spoon sour cream over top, then add cheese, onions and olives to top. Bake an additional 5 - 10 mins. Serves 8. It really is to die for! Or live for, whichever! :)