Taco Rice Casserole
Taco Rice Casserole is a delightful one-dish meal that seamlessly blends the bold flavors of tacos with hearty rice and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole brings everyone together to enjoy layers of savory goodness. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt it to suit various tastes. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this comforting dish that’s sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes; stir for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice with the meat mixture until well mixed.
- Layer half of the rice mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle with half of the cheese, add the remaining rice mixture, and top with more cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving topped with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg