Ingredients
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1 1/2
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1
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1
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1/2
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3
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Directions
Mexican Rice Casserole With Ground Beef, What a delicious casserole or taco bake! It takes the standard ones to even better heights! This comes from the site “For the love of cooking” which showcases wonderful recipes and photographs. Luckily she is happy if we share them! We found this to be a good casserole. My Dh loved the tomatoes on top and thought that it made the dish.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Preheat the Oven to 350 Degrees. Prepare Rice Per Instructions. While the Rice Is Cooking Heat the Olive Oil in a Large Skillet Over Medium Heat. Once the Skillet Is Hot, Add the Ground Beef, Making Sure to Break It Up Into Crumbles. Cook the Beef For 3-4 Minutes Then Add the Diced Onion and All of the Seasonings. Stir Until Well Combined and Cook For an Additional 10 Minutes or Until the Beef Is Cooked Through and the Onion Is Tender. Add the Minced Garlic and Cook, Stirring Constantly For an Additional 60 Seconds. Add the Cooked Rice, Drained and Rinsed Black Beans, Tomato Sauce and a Bit of Cilantro Reserving Some For Garnishing to the Beef and Onion Mixture. Mix the Ingredients Thoroughly, Taste and Re-Season If Needed. |
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2
Done
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Coat a Large Baking Dish With Cooking Spray and Pour the Rice Mixture Into the Dish, Spreading It Evenly. Place the Tomato Slices on Top of the Rice Mixture Then Top With Cheddar Cheese. |
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3
Done
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Spray a Piece of Tin Foil With Cooking Spray So the Cheese Won't Stick and Cover the Baking Dish. Bake For 20 Minutes Then Remove the Tin Foil. Bake For an Additional 5-7 Minutes or Until the Cheese Is Melted and Golden Brown. Remove from the Oven and Let Sit For 5 Minutes Before Slicing. Top With a Dollop of Sour Cream and the Remaining Chopped Cilantro. Enjoy. |
