7In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper for 7–8 minutes, breaking the beef apart as it browns.
8In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper for 7–8 minutes, breaking the beef apart as it browns.
9In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper for 7–8 minutes, breaking the beef apart as it browns.
10Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
11Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
12Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
13Drain excess grease from the skillet.
14Drain excess grease from the skillet.
15Drain excess grease from the skillet.
16Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
17Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
18Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
19Simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is saucy and well combined.
20Simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is saucy and well combined.
21Simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is saucy and well combined.
22Add the cooked rice and 1 cup shredded cheese.
23Add the cooked rice and 1 cup shredded cheese.
24Add the cooked rice and 1 cup shredded cheese.
25Stir until everything is evenly coated.
26Stir until everything is evenly coated.
27Stir until everything is evenly coated.
28Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
29Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
30Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
31Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese evenly over the top.
32Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese evenly over the top.
33Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese evenly over the top.
34Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and melted on top.
35Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and melted on top.
36Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and melted on top.
37Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
38Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
39Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
40Sprinkle with cilantro or green onions.
41Sprinkle with cilantro or green onions.
42Sprinkle with cilantro or green onions.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds ground beef
1.5 pounds ground beef
1.5 pounds ground beef
3 cups cooked white rice
3 cups cooked white rice
3 cups cooked white rice
1 small onion, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, canned or frozen
1 cup corn, canned or frozen
1 cup corn, canned or frozen
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can tomato sauce
1 can tomato sauce
1 can tomato sauce
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet taco seasoning
2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade
2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade
2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
2.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
2.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons green onions
2 tablespoons green onions
2 tablespoons green onions
Equipment
9x13-inch baking dishlarge skilletoven
Tips
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.