Easy Taco Rice Casserole
Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this Easy Taco Rice Casserole, a crowd-pleasing, one-dish meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Combining hearty ground beef (or turkey), fluffy rice, zesty taco seasoning, black beans, juicy diced tomatoes, and sweet corn, this casserole is packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors in every bite. A creamy layer of sour cream and a generous topping of melted cheddar cheese elevate this dish to pure comfort food perfection. Ready in under an hour and made with pantry staples, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve it garnished with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and extra zest. Whether you're feeding a family or planning meal prep, this taco rice casserole is sure to be a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the seasoning to coat the meat evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the cooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and frozen corn. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
Add in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the sour cream. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 740 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 647 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
