PORK AND GREEN CHILE CASSEROLE

Pork and Green Chile Casserole image

I work at a local hospital and another job part time, so I'm always on the lookout for good, quick recipes to fix for my family. Some of my co-workers and I exchange recipes. This zippy casserole is one that was brought to a picnic at my house. People raved over it. -Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
1/4 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, brown pork in oil; drain. Stir in the beans, soup, tomatoes, chiles, rice, water, salsa and cumin. , Pour into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with jalapeno slices. Freeze option: Sprinkle cheese over cooled unbaked casserole. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with jalapeno slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 814mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.