Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole
A hearty family casserole that serves 6, with seasoned ground beef, rice, and beans baked in creamy, cheesy layers for a perfect comfort meal.
50 mins
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Ground Beef 80/20
- 1 clove of Garlic, minced
- 4 Scallions, sliced, green onions
- 4 cups Cooked Brown Rice
- 4 ounces Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- 2 cups Salsa
- 1 ½ teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
- 1 cup Black Beans, canned, rinsed and drained
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Add the cooking oil, ground beef, garlic, and salt to a skillet. Cook the beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain the excess fat.
- Rinse and drain the black beans. Slice the green onions.
- Add the black beans, half of the green onions, cooked rice, browned beef, salsa, and chili powder to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray. Spread half of the rice and beef mixture into the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Add small dollops of the cream cheese evenly across the surface, then cover with the remaining rice and beef mixture.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and top with the shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with the remaining sliced green onions just before serving.
