Description
A flavorful and satisfying Mexican Fiesta Casserole that combines seasoned ground beef with rice, beans, corn, and cheese for a hearty and comforting meal. Topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese, this dish is a fiesta of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños and sour cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook meat: In a skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and garlic.
- Add ingredients: Mix in beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning. Simmer.
- Combine with rice: Stir in cooked rice and cheese.
- Bake: Transfer to baking dish, top with cheese, and bake until bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool, then garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream.
Notes
- Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb alternative.
- Enhance with bell peppers or zucchini for added vegetables.
- Perfect for meal prep and freezes well for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
