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Cheesy Taco Rice Casserole serving on a white plate with cilantro and sour cream.

Cheesy Taco Rice Casserole

Made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, melty cheese, and zesty taco flavors, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ⅓ cup onion chopped
  • 1- 4-ounce can diced green chile peppers
  • 2- cups long grain rice cooked
  • 1- 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, not drained
  • 1- 11-ounce can whole kernel corn drained
  • 1- 2¼ ounce can sliced olives drained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • ¾ cup corn chips crushed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°(F) degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onions. Cook until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, and the onions are tender; drain.
  • Stir in rice, green chile peppers, tomatoes, corn, olives, seasonings. Stir in one cup of cheese.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese. Sprinkle with crushed corn chips. Bake, uncovered, 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 475mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 491IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 2mg
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