Cheesy Beef-and-Rice Casserole
This classic kid-friendly casserole recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It's comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground round
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
- 3 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 1 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Nutrition Information
- calories 442
- caloriesfromfat 26 %
- fat 13 g
- satfat 6.8 g
- monofat 3.9 g
- polyfat 0.8 g
- protein 25.1 g
- carbohydrate 56.7 g
- fiber 3.9 g
- cholesterol 64 mg
- iron 5 mg
- sodium 394 mg
- calcium 290 mg
How to Make It
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Preheat oven to 375°.
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Cook first 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned, stirring to crumble. Add water and next 6 ingredients (water through chiles); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
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Combine the rice, sour cream, sliced green onions, and milk in a bowl. Spoon rice mixture into a 9-inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Note: The beef mixture could also be used as a filling for burritos.
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