Party Perfect: Mexican Ground Beef Casserole With Rice
This Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Rice is a delicious and hearty meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (minced beef)
1 cup white rice
1 can black beans - drained and rinsed
1 can corn - drained- 1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup salsa
1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
½ cup white onion - chopped
½ cup green pepper - chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
1 tablespoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English)
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro (coriander) - chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onions, green peppers, and garlic until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are softened.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), black beans, corn, and salsa to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the cooked rice on the bottom of the dish.
- Pour the beef and vegetable mixture on top of the rice.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the beef mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top of the casserole before serving.
- Enjoy this delicious and hearty Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Rice that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 29gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 684mgPotassium: 909mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1114IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 5mg
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