Mexican Taco Casserole with Rice

This easy Mexican Taco Casserole recipe is the perfect weeknight meal! Made with lean ground beef, veggies, beans, and rice, it packs 32 grams of protein per serving and it's ready and on the table in 35 minutes!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Easy, Indian, Weeknight Meal

Keyword Taco Casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 484kcal

Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Equipment

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 large onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
14 ounces canned corn one standard can, drained
14 ounces canned black beans one standard can, rinsed and drained
1 1/4 cups long grain white rice
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes one standard can
1 cup shredded cheese optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add the oil. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
Add the lean ground beef to the pan along with the taco seasoning, garlic powder, and cumin.
Cook the beef until almost cooked through (about 5 minutes), then add the diced onion, diced bell pepper, corn, and black beans.
Stir everything together and let the veggies cook a little bit until they start to soften (3-4 minutes).
Add the rice and let it toast for another 1-2 minutes, stirring everything together well.
Add the chicken stock and diced tomatoes, and stir well to combine. Turn off the heat under the skillet.
Place the skillet in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
Remove the pan from the oven and add the cheese on top. Add the pan back into the oven for another 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Optional: Cover the pan with a lid or tin foil about half way through the cooking process for extra soft rice. If you're against any crunchy bits in your rice (we love them!) you will want to be sure to do this!

Storage Instructions

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Make Ahead Instructions

The casserole can be made ahead of time. Store it in airtight containers in the fridge until ready to use (up to 3 days) and reheat slowly on the stovetop or microwave.

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