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Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Rice

A hearty, cheesy Mexican-inspired casserole made with seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, corn, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1.5 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Measuring cups
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
  4. Stir in seasoning, rice, tomatoes, beans, corn, and broth.
  5. Transfer mixture to baking dish and cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes, then uncover and add cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

Let casserole rest 5 minutes before serving for best texture.