Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

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This Mexican casserole with beef and rice is a super easy recipe for family dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings. I like to top with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro! More shredded cheese is always good, too.

Submitted by VMB
Updated on November 13, 2024
Close up of spoon with beef, rice, and beans casserole topped with cheese
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • nonstick cooking spray

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

  • 1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

  • 1 cup long-grain rice

  • 1 cup mild, medium, or hot red salsa

Directions

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

  2. 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. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424 Calories
20g Fat
36g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1035mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 310mg 24%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 744mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.