Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Mexican Casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Packed with rice, black beans, and seasoned ground beef, this Mexican casserole is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1 Can Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup
- 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked)
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Can Black Beans , drained
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Taco Seasoning Packet (+ the water called for in the package instructions)
- 9 slices Cheddar or colby jack cheese
- Salsa , for serving
- Avocado , for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8×9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Heat a skillet to medium heat and brown the ground beef.
- Drain off the fat and add the taco seasoning packet along with the water called for on the package directions.
- Simmer until thickened.
- Stir together the soup, rice, remaining water, beans, and cooked beef.
- Place in the baking dish and bake for 90 minutes.
- Top with cheese slices and bake a few more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- If you'd like to double this recipe, simply double the ingredients and bake it in a 9x13-inch pan. The bake time remains the same.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Mexican Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 387
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 967mg42%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 29g58%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.