mexican rice casserole

A low carb version of rice casserole. This flavorful dish is made with cauliflower rice mixed with taco meat and seasoning and then topped with a layer of melted cheese.&nbsp;

Taco Cauliflower Rice Casserole

olive oil

cauliflower rice

garlic

onion

beef

taco seasoning

water

oz canned diced tomatoes

black beans

cheddar cheese

avocado

tbsp chopped cilantro leaves

limes

tbsp chili powder

garlic powder

onion powder

oregano

paprika

tsp cumin

tsp table salt

tsp black pepper

To make the homemade taco seasoning, add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until evenly mixed. Set aside.&nbsp;

Add oil to a large pan or skillet and bring to medium-high heat. Add in cauliflower rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain and place cauliflower into a bowl to set aside.

In the same pan, add garlic, onion, ground beef and bring to medium-high heat. Cook until ground beef has browned, crumbling the ground beef as you cook it. Drain out excess fat.

Sprinkle taco seasoning across ground beef. Stir in the black beans. Add ¼ cup water and diced tomatoes (including the liquid). Stir and cook on medium heat until everything is evenly mixed and sauce has thickened.

Add the cauliflower rice back in and mix with the taco meat, cooking a few minutes on medium heat. Drain any liquid from the pan.&nbsp;

Add taco cauliflower rice into&nbsp;a 9 x 12 inch casserole pan. Sprinkle cheese across surface. Baked in oven at 350F for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Garnish with cilantro, avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

A super easy, family friendly chicken rice casserole using pantry staples. A weeknight winner that is sure to make everyone want seconds!

Chicken Rice Casserole

Tbs butter

onion (diced)

celery (diced)

garlic (minced)

Tbs all purpose flour

chicken stock

milk

Salt and pepper

rice

chicken breast (cooked, shredded or diced)

cheddar cheese (grated, divided)

bacon (cooked, crumbled)

Tbs scallions (chopped, for garnish)

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Saute the onion and celery until softened.

Add the garlic, and cook a further 30 seconds.

Sprinkle flour over the top and mix well.

Whisk in the stock and milk and cook until thickened.

Season to taste with salt/pepper.

Add the rice, chicken and 1/2 cup cheddar and bacon (keep some for sprinkling) and mix until well combined.

Top with remaining cheddar and bake until the cheese melts and browns (about 15 minutes)

Garnish with scallions and extra bacon.

Devour.

Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole&nbsp;is an easy,&nbsp;cheesy, delicious ground beef skillet dinner loaded with Mexican beefy taco flavor that your whole family will love!

Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole

Tablespoon oil

onion (, chopped)

green bell pepper (, chopped)

garlic (, minced)

salt and pepper ((to taste))

Tablespoons taco seasoning ((either 1 store-bought packet or homemade))

red salsa

tomato paste

corn (, drained)

black beans (, drained)

green chilies

long grain white rice ((uncooked))

beef broth

shredded Mexican Blend Cheese ((Cheddar, Monterrey Jack))

In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the chopped onion, and bell pepper in oil for about 5 minutes or until the onion and bell pepper are softened.&nbsp;

Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.

Add the ground beef and cook for another 5 minutes. After the ground beef is cooked, drain the extra grease.

Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked ground beef and stir until the ground beef is covered with the taco seasoning.

After the ground beef is seasoned and cooked, add the drained corn, black beans, salsa, tomato paste, and green chilies and stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dish.

Add the uncooked rice and beef broth.

Cover and bring the rice mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 18 minutes.&nbsp;

Sprinkle shredded Mexican Cheese over the casserole. Cover for about 3 to 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.&nbsp;

Garnish with chopped tomatoes, green onions, or cilantro. Serve hot!

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