Cheesy Mexican Casserole

Name: Cheesy Mexican Casserole
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds ground beef; 3 cups cooked white rice; 1 small onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn, canned or frozen; 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 can tomato sauce; 1 packet taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons green onions

50m

Serves 8

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50m

Serves 8

Directions

1Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3In 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.
4Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
5Drain excess grease from the skillet.
6Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
7Simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is saucy and well combined.
8Add the cooked rice and 1 cup shredded cheese.
9Stir until everything is evenly coated.
10Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
11Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese evenly over the top.
12Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and melted on top.
13Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
14Sprinkle with cilantro or green onions.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds ground beef
3 cups cooked white rice
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, canned or frozen
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can tomato sauce
1 packet taco seasoning
2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons green onions

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dishlarge skilletoven

Tips

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cheesy Mexican Casserole

Cheesy Mexican Casserole

Directions

Ingredients

Equipment

Tips

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