Taco Rice Casserole

This Taco Rice Casserole is one of the easiest ways to switch up taco night. It’s layered with classic taco flavors and finished off with queso, because it makes everything better!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Taco Rice Casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 396kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 lb. ground beef
2 cups dry, instant Minute rice
16 oz. jarred salsa use your favorite
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 packet taco seasoning
16 oz. queso dip this can be refrigerated or shelf stable queso dip
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick spray.
cooking spray
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain the excess grease and transfer the beef to the casserole dish.
1 lb. ground beef
Add the rice, salsa, beef broth, onion, and taco seasoning to the dish, stirring everything together.
2 cups dry, instant Minute rice, 16 oz. jarred salsa, 2 cups low-sodium beef broth, 1 small yellow onion, diced, 1 packet taco seasoning
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Remove the foil, then top with queso and Mexican cheese blend. Bake for another 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.
16 oz. queso dip, 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Finish by sprinkling with tomatoes and cilantro.
1 large tomato, diced, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Notes

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