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One-Pan Taco Rice Casserole

Hearty Taco Rice Casserole

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A crowd-pleaser if there ever was one, this Taco Rice Casserole will be loved by everyone! This freezer-friendly baked rice dish is made with ground beef, beans, peppers, and salsa and it’s so delicious. It’s optionally dairy-free and customizable based on what toppings you add to it after it’s cooked.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, stem removed and diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed well and drained
  • 1 cup red salsa
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Avocado (for serving)
  • Diced Tomatoes (for serving)
  • Cilantro (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Step: Pre-heat oven to 400ºF.
  2. Step: Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add onion, pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step: Add ground beef, and continue cooking until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
  4. Step: Add in the black beans, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, white rice, salsa and chicken broth and stir together until it is completely combined.
  5. Step: Cover the skillet and cook in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, until the rice is no longer hard, and nearly cooked through. Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit, covered for 5 minutes.
  6. Step: If using cheese, preheat the broiler. Then, top with cheese, and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until melted.
  7. Step: Once ready to serve, top with optional garnishes.

Notes

You can customize this dish with various toppings like scallions, guacamole, or tortilla chips. To freeze, bake fully without cheese, cool completely, wrap tightly, and store for up to 3-4 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 491 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 1500 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: taco rice casserole, ground beef, freezer friendly, dinner, mexican inspired

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