Mexican Rice Casserole

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups of white rice, prepared per instructions1 lb lean ground beef (I used 96/4)1/2 sweet yellow onion, diced3 cloves of garlic, minced1 tsp paprika1 tsp chili powder1 tsp dried cumin1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp dried oregano1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakesSea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste1 15 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed1 15 oz can of tomato sauce3-4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (divided)1-2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese3-4 tomatoes, sliced thicklySour cream (topping)Salsa (topping)Guacamole (topping)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare rice per instructions. While the rice is cooking heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the ground beef, making sure to break it up into crumbles. Cook the beef for 3-4 minutes then add the diced onion and all of the seasonings. Stir until well combined and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the beef is cooked through and the onion is tender. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly for an additional 60 seconds. Add the cooked rice, drained and rinsed black beans, tomato sauce and a bit of cilantro (reserving some for garnishing) to the beef and onion mixture. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, taste and re-season if needed.

Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray and pour the rice mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly. Place the tomato slices on top of the rice mixture then top with cheddar cheese.

Spray a piece of tin foil with cooking spray (so the cheese won't stick) and cover the baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes then remove the tin foil. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Top with a dollop of sour cream and the remaining chopped cilantro. Enjoy.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CBWALLES1.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 325.7
  • Total Fat: 17.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 60.0 mg
  • Sodium: 667.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
  • Protein: 21.0 g

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