Quick and Easy Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice (long-grain); 1 pound lean ground beef (chuck or round); 1/2 cup onion (chopped); 1/4 cup bell pepper (green or red, chopped); 15 ounces black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed); 8 ounces tomato sauce (1 can); 1 cup sweet corn (use canned, drained or frozen, thawed); 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; Dash garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons cilantro (fresh, chopped); Garnish: cheddar cheese (shredded, or Mexican blend of cheeses); Garnish: chopped cilantro or green onions

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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This ground beef casserole is a quick-fix meal your family will love. The Tex-Mex flavors include cumin, chili powder, and chopped cilantro.

Serve this tasty casserole with hot freshly baked cornbread for a delicious everyday meal.

1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
1 pound lean ground beef, chuck or round
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, green or red
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup sweet corn, canned and drained, or frozen and thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 dash garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Shredded cheddar cheese, or Mexican blend of cheeses, for garnish
Cilantro, or green onions, chopped, for garnish

Cook the rice as directed on the package; set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink; add bell pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.
To the beef, add the beans, tomato sauce, corn, salt and pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro. Add the cooked rice and blend well.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Top with the shredded cheese and cook for 5 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.
Garnish with more chopped cilantro or chopped green onions, if desired.

Tip

Serve with a tossed salad and cornbread.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
367	Calories
12g	Fat
34g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	367
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Sodium 488mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	13%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 13mg	67%
Calcium 82mg	6%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 827mg	18%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.