Mexican Casserole


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 216.0
  • Total Fat: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 38.3 mg
  • Sodium: 470.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 19.6 g

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Introduction

Ideal slow cooker size: 4- or 5- qt Ideal slow cooker size: 4- or 5- qt
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 lb extra-lean ground beef
    1/2 medium sized onion, chopped
    1 small green pepper, chopped
    16-oz can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    14 1/2 oz-can diced tomatoes, undrained
    8-oz can tomato sauce
    1/4 cup water
    1 enevelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
    1 Tbsp chili powder
    1 1/3 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
    1 cup fat-free cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Brown ground beef and onion in nonstick skillet
2. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker except rice and cheese.
3. Cook on low 8-9 hours.
4. Stir in rice, cover, and cook until tender.
5. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted. Serve

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MKNIOLA.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    My kids loved it and had seconds. I will definitely make it again. - 4/3/08


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    Great dish - 3/2/08


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    Very Good
    I ended up cooking the rice for about 6-7minutes and it turned out great.
    Great if your looking for a fast and healthy meal!
    - 10/5/07


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    I've made this also...got it from Fix it and Forget it Lightly. - 4/26/07


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    Incredible!
    I absolutely love this - was surprised how much flavor it had after adding the cheese. Cooking it in the slow cooker allows the flavors to meld together perfectly. - 4/23/07