Name: Taco Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 packet taco seasoning; 1 cup cooked white or brown rice; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn (frozen or canned); 1 cup salsa; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese; Sour cream and crushed tortilla chips, for topping

Taco Rice Casserole

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This Taco Rice Casserole brings all the bold, satisfying flavors of taco night into one easy, oven-baked dish. With layers of seasoned beef, tender rice, melty cheese, and zesty salsa, it’s a family-style fiesta ready in under an hour. Just scoop, top, and enjoy.

Author: annareynolds
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

1 cup cooked white or brown rice

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn (frozen or canned)

1 cup salsa

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Sour cream and crushed tortilla chips, for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain, then stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, beef, beans, corn, and salsa. Mix well.

Spread mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.

Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve hot with sour cream and crushed tortilla chips on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 430
Fat: 23g
Carbohydrates: 32g

Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/taco-rice-casserole/