Tex Mex Casserole
A cheesy baked casserole of ground beef, black beans, cooked brown rice, crushed tomatoes and salsa, topped with melted cheese and green pepper.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup brown rice measure dry, then cook according to package directions before adding to the casserole
- 1 can black beans
- 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups cheese grated; marble cheese or cheddar
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and break it up as it cooks. Check that the beef reaches 160°F with a food thermometer.
- While the beef cooks, prepare the brown rice according to its package directions. The rice must be cooked before it is mixed into the filling.
- Transfer the cooked beef to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Drain most of the fat from the skillet. Cook the onion, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 60 seconds, then return the beef to the skillet.
- Stir the crushed tomatoes and salsa into the beef. Add the black beans and cooked rice, and stir to combine.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x9-inch oven-safe casserole dish. Transfer the beef mixture to the dish, top with the grated cheese and sprinkle the diced green pepper over it.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling. Check that the casserole reaches 165°F in the center before serving.
Notes
The rice is measured dry and cooked before it goes in. Salt and pepper have no set amounts and are not counted in the nutrition.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 36.8gProtein: 29.4gFat: 24.9gSodium: 555mgFiber: 5.3gSugar: 3.3g
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