Beef Manicotti for 50

• lbs lean ground beef↗12
• lbs Italian sausage↗4
• tablespoons italian seasoning↗2
• tablespoons instant minced onion6
• cup minced garlic1⁄2
• tablespoons salt↗1 1⁄2
• tablespoon pepper↗1
• slices bread↗20
• eggs↗6
• ounces olive oil↗8
• cups shredded mozzarella cheese8
• cups parmesan cheese↗4
• (8 ounce) boxes manicotti↗8
• (1 gallon) can tomatoes↗1
• (1 gallon) cans spaghetti sauce↗2
• gallon water↗1⁄2
• cups shredded mozzarella cheese8

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook meat, seasoning, onion, garlic, salt and pepper with 2 cups of water until onion is tender.

2. 2

   In a bowl mix bread, eggs, olive oil and cheeses. Add meat mixture and mix well.

3. 3

   Stuff mixture into manicotti shells.

4. 4

   Break up tomatoes, add 1 can of sauce and the water. Pour evenly into bottom of greased pans.

5. 5

   Arrange shells over sauce and top with remaining sauce.

6. 6

   Cover and bake at 350F for 1 hour or until tender.

7. 7

   While still hot sprinkle the second amount of mozzarella over top and let melt before serving.