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Cheesy Mexican Casserole

Cheesy Mexican Casserole: Rice, beef, beans, cheese & enchilada sauce. Quick, hearty, and ready in 30 mins for busy weeknights!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword mexican casserole, mexican casserole with ground beef, tex mex
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ C rice - uncooked my favorite is Jasmine
  • 2 lbs ground beef - browned can sub cooked chicken
  • 4 T taco seasoning
  • 15 oz enchilada sauce divided - red, green, or a combo
  • 16 oz refried beans
  • 2 C shredded cheese divided - cheddar, Colby jack, or a Mexican blend
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • ¼ C fresh cilantro - chopped
  • Optional garnishes - avocado slices pico de gallo, sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Brown the ground beef in a sauce pan, drain excess fat, then season with taco seasoning according to seasoning directions.
  • In a large bowl add the cooked rice and 1 C of the enchilada sauce and stir together. In an 8X8 glass baking dish pour the rice into the dish and press it down into the dish.
  • În the same large bowl add the seasoned ground beef, 1 C of the enchilada sauce, refried beans, and 1 C shredded cheese. Stir the ingredients together.
  • Pour the meat mixture on top of the rice evenly. Top with the remaining 1 C of the cheese.
  • Bake the casserole for 20-30 minutes until the cheese melts and the casserole is hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top.
  • Top each serving with optional garnishes.