Description
Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying Mexican beef and rice casserole, a perfect dish for a hearty evening meal. Loaded with beef, cheese, rice, and savory seasonings, it’s sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef, lean or extra-lean
- 15 ounces corn kernels, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 envelope taco seasoning (2 tablespoons)
- 14 ounces chunky salsa, mild or medium
- 1 cup minute rice, uncooked
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese, divided in half
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Saute Onions and Garlic: In a frying pan, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in the same pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cooked beef with onions, corn, beans, seasoning, salsa, rice, and 1 cup of cheese in a baking dish.
- Add Broth and Bake: Pour chicken broth over the mixture, cover with foil, and bake for 35 minutes.
- Melt Cheese: Uncover, add remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Use minute rice for best results.
- This dish freezes well for future meals.
- Prepare beef and onions ahead for quicker cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 426 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1601mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 71mg
