Mere's Mexican Casserole

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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef1 package taco seasoning (with 2/3 cup water)2 tbsp. cumin2 tbsp. red pepper (if desired)1 cup white rice (with 2 cups water)Diced onionDiced green pepperDiced tomatoDiced jalapenos (if desired)butter or margarine (enough to flavor & grease pan)3 tbsp. minced garlic1 can corn, drained1 can black beans, drained10-20 green olives, sliced into thirdsenchilada sauceMexican cheese, shredded
Directions
Brown ground beef. Add taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 5 minutes. Cook white rice (boil until soft & water is gone). Saute diced onion, green pepper, tomato, and minced garlic in pan with butter or margarine until tender. Add cumin for flavor. Pour enchilada sauce into approx. 9x13 baking dish. Stir in corn, black beans, sliced green olives, and ground beef. Gently stir in cooked white rice. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese as desired.

*Add jalapenos and red pepper to mixture before stirring and baking only if desired (to add an extra kick).

Makes approx. 10 1-cup servings.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MERE843.

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 483.4
  • Total Fat: 26.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 64.9 mg
  • Sodium: 1,292.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Protein: 23.0 g

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