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8 pt. Mexican Casserole

Contributed By: ambernobles
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Ingredients

1 pound Ground round
1/2 cup Chopped onion
2 cloves Garlic, minced
3 cups Cooked rice (cooked without salt or fat)
1/4 cup Sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
1 (28 ounce) can Tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can Chopped green chiles, undrained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix
 Cooking spray
3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced-fat Monterey jack cheese

Preparation

Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, stirring until it crumbles; drain and return to skillet. Stir in rice and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.

Bake casserole, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 additional minutes or until cheese melts.


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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Special Features: Make Ahead