Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe
This taco casserole recipe features ground beef, spinach, corn, rice, and cheese, perfect for a family dinner. Follow the simple steps to create a hearty and flavorful dish. Keywords: taco casserole, ground beef, family dinner, easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can (15 oz) roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (divided)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking it into crumbles.
- Add taco seasoning and cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
- Add spinach, corn, roasted tomatoes, and salsa to the skillet. Stir until combined.
- Mix in half of the shredded cheese.
- Add the rice and chicken broth, stirring until well incorporated.
- Transfer the skillet contents to the prepared casserole dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.
- Remove the foil and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Notes
- Use low-sodium taco seasoning to reduce sodium content.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg