Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

1. Nonstick cooking spray -
2. Ground beef - 1 pound
3. Yellow onion, diced - 1
4. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
5. Taco seasoning - 1 tablespoon
6. Black beans, drained - 1 (15 ounce) can
7. Fire-roasted diced tomatoes - 1 (14 ounce) can
8. Fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped - 1 bunch
9. Low-sodium chicken broth - 2 cups
10. Shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided - 2 cups
11. Long-grain rice - 1 cup
12. Red salsa - 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

2. Stage

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and start to brown, then add onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess oil. Add beans, tomatoes, spinach, chicken broth, 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, rice, and salsa. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.

3. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until rice is cooked, 45 to 50 minutes. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.