Hearty Taco Casserole
- Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
2/3 cup uncooked brown rice1-1/3 cups plus 4-5 tablespoons water, divided3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cold butterFILLING:1/2 pound lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup water1 envelope taco seasoning2 eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 cup (4 oz) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 cups shredded lettuce2 medium tomatoes, chopped3/4 cup salsa1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
-In a small saucepan, bring rice and 1-1/3 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
-Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in enough remaining water to form a soft dough. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until very lightly browned.
-For filling, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, taco seasoning and cooked rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in eggs and cilantro. Sprad over crust.
-Cover and bake for 15-17 minutes or until the filling is set. Cut into squares. Top with the cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Yield: 8 servings
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHARONGRR.
-Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in enough remaining water to form a soft dough. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until very lightly browned.
-For filling, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, taco seasoning and cooked rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in eggs and cilantro. Sprad over crust.
-Cover and bake for 15-17 minutes or until the filling is set. Cut into squares. Top with the cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Yield: 8 servings
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHARONGRR.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 284.0
- Total Fat: 10.0 g
- Cholesterol: 87.0 mg
- Sodium: 764.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
- Protein: 16.0 g
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