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Cheesy Taco Beef and Rice Casserole Weight Watchers Healthy Recipe
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Cheesy Taco Beef and Rice Casserole

Yield: 6 servings
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 96% lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add the ground beef and diced onion to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking the beef apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed.
  • Add the bell pepper and garlic. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, until the pepper begins to soften.
  • Stir in the Rotel, black beans, salsa, taco seasoning, and cumin. Cook for about 3 minutes, allowing the mixture to heat through.
  • Stir in the cooked rice until everything is evenly combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the reduced-fat Mexican cheese over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and add your favorite toppings.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 of 6 servings
277 calories, 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 1027 mg sodium, 29g total carbs, 7g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 25g protein (myfitnesspal.com)