Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Mexican Casserole

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Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Mexican Casserole

Packed with seasoned ground beef, rice, and black beans, this easy Mexican ground beef and rice casserole is a hearty, flavor-packed dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 40

Course: 100 + BEST Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner, Everyone's Favorite Mexican Recipes

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: beans, black beans, casserole, dinner, ground beef, main dish, mexican, rice

Servings: servings

Author: Carrian Cheney

Ingredients

1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Taco Seasoning Packet (+ the water called for in the package instructions)
1 Can Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup
1 Cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked)
2 Cups Water
1 Can Black Beans drained
9 Slices Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
Salsa for serving
Avocado for serving

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8×9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Heat a skillet to medium heat and brown the ground beef.
1 Pound Ground Beef
Drain off the fat and add the taco seasoning packet along with the water called for on the package directions.
1 Taco Seasoning Packet
Simmer until thickened.
Stir together the soup, rice, remaining water, beans, and cooked beef.
1 Can Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup, 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice, 2 Cups Water, 1 Can Black Beans
Place in the baking dish and bake for 90 minutes.
Top with cheese slices and bake a few more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
9 Slices Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese, Salsa, Avocado

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Notes

If you'd like to double this recipe, simply double the ingredients and bake it in a 9x13-inch pan. The bake time remains the same.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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