Mexican Beef & Rice Casserole

By SD296

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 lb ground beef
• 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese
• 1 1 1 oz taco seasoning mix
• 1 1 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 1 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 1 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 1 1 cup salsa
• 1 1 1 cup chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Brown meat in large nonstick skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet.

Reserve 1 cup cheese for later use. Add remaining cheese and all remaining ingredients to meat; mix well.

Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.

Bake 40-50 minutes or until rice is tender. Top with reserved cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until melted.