Mexican Manicotti **

(luckymommyto2boys ~ Amy ~ Recipezaar)

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons oregano
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
2 ½ cups water
16 ounces picante sauce
16 ounces sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
¼ cup sliced green onions
¼ cup sliced ripe olives

In bowl, mix uncooked beef, beans, chili powder, and oregano.
Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells.
Place in greased 13x9 baking pan.
Mix water and sauce, pour over manicotti.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Cover and bake at 350* for 1 hour.
Uncover; spoon on sour cream.
Sprinkle with cheese, onions, and olives.
Bake for 8 minutes more.