Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 218.1
  • Total Fat: 9.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 33.4 mg
  • Sodium: 388.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 14.0 g

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Ingredients
    2/3 cup instant brown rice
    1-1/3 cups plus 4 to 5 tablespoons water, divided
    3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    3/4 teaspoon baking powder
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons cold butter

    Filling
    1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
    1/2 cup chopped onion
    1/2 cup chopped green pepper
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1 cup water
    1 envelope taco seasoning
    1/2 cup egg beaters
    1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
    1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
    2 cups shredded lettuce
    2 medium tomatoes, chopped
    3/4 cup salsa
    1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

Directions

1.In a small saucepan, cook rice according to directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 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 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° for 13-15 minutes or until very lightly browned.
3.For filling, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water, taco seasoning and cooked rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in eggs and cilantro. Spread over crust.
4.Cover and bake for 15-17 minutes or until filling is set. Cut into squares. Top with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with salsa and sour cream. Yield: 8 servings.


Serving Size: serves 8

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TERRIE0771.