Mexican Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole
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List of Ingredients
1/2 pound ground round (or more to your liking)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chilies, 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 reduced-fat cheddar or mexican cheese blendRecipe
Preheat oven to 375.
Cook first 3 ingredients in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain if necessary.
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 and set aside.
Combine the rice, sour cream, 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 degrees for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Yield: 4 servings (1-1/4 cups each)
Nutritional information:
Calories - 442; Carbs - 56.7g; Cholesterol - 64 mg; Fat - 13g; Sodium - 394 mg;
Protein - 25.1g; Calcium - 290 mg; Iron - 5 mg; Fiber - 3.9g
9 points per serving
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