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GAUCHO CASSEROLE

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"When our daughters graduated from college, my husband and I made recipe books for their closest friends," says Dianne Hennis of King George, Virginia. "This dish was a big hit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1-1/3 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

Crumble the beef into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Add onion and green pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring every 2 minutes; drain. , Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning and chili powder. Cover and microwave on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in rice. , Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and let stand for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and microwave on high for another minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GAUCHO CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Gaucho Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope low-sodium taco seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/3 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

Crumble the beef and mix with onion and pepper in a microwave dish.
Cover and microwave on high for 41/2 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring every 2 minutes and drain.
Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning and chili powder.
Cover and microwave on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes.
Stir in rice.
Transfer to a shallow dish coated with cooking spray.
Cover and let stand for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and microwave on high for another minute or until cheese is melted.

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