Mexican 2-Bean Casserole
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz.) organic black beans, drained1 can (15 oz.) organic pinto beans, drained1 jar (16 oz.) Spike's Santa Fe Chunky Salsa, medium3 1/2 cups of cooked brown rice1 1/2 cups Mexican 4-Cheese BlendAdditional 1/2 cup Mexican 4-Cheese Blend (for topping)1 lb. lean ground beef1 sweet Maui onion, diced1 clove garlic1 tsp. olive oilAdditional spices as needed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Cook brown rice according to instructions on package.
Heat oil in a skillet; add onions and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Pour sauteed onions and garlic into a large bowl, along with the drained cans of beans, rice, and salsa.
Brown and drain the ground beef. Add to the mixture in the bowl.
Depending on your taste, you can add other spices to augment the salsa: for example, some salt and pepper, a little cumin, and a dash of cloves could be nice.
Add 1 1/2 cups of cheese and mix well.
Spread in casserole dish.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on top.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes, until heated through and the cheese on top is nicely melted and browned.
Makes 12 3"x4" servings.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AYANNAG1972.
Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Cook brown rice according to instructions on package.
Heat oil in a skillet; add onions and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Pour sauteed onions and garlic into a large bowl, along with the drained cans of beans, rice, and salsa.
Brown and drain the ground beef. Add to the mixture in the bowl.
Depending on your taste, you can add other spices to augment the salsa: for example, some salt and pepper, a little cumin, and a dash of cloves could be nice.
Add 1 1/2 cups of cheese and mix well.
Spread in casserole dish.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on top.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes, until heated through and the cheese on top is nicely melted and browned.
Makes 12 3"x4" servings.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AYANNAG1972.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 283.3
- Total Fat: 6.9 g
- Cholesterol: 32.1 mg
- Sodium: 495.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
- Protein: 19.6 g
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