Best Taco Night Rice Bake Recipes

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TACO CASSEROLE WITH RICE



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This Taco Casserole with Rice includes layers of zesty ground beef, tomatoes, corn, gooey cheese and crunchy tortilla chips for an easy dinner that the entire family will love!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced ((or about 1 cup of frozen pre-diced onion for a shortcut))
2 cans (10.75 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, NOT diluted
1 cup milk
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups cooked rice ((I use 2 packets of Uncle Ben's Ready Rice microwaved according to package instructions))
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, NOT drained
1 (11 ounce) can corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, green onions, or cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). Drain.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together condensed soup, milk, taco seasoning and salt.
  • Add cooked rice, soup mixture, tomatoes and corn to the cooked beef. Stir to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Top with crushed chips, allow to rest for 5 minutes, and then garnish with parsley, green onion or cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the casserole, Calories 464.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Protein 19.9 g, Fat 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 1140.3 mg, Fiber 3.2 g, Sugar 14.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 7.2 g

TACO RICE BAKE



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Taco meat, rice, and cheese baked to perfection! Can be served great on its own, in lettuce wraps, or your favorite type of taco shell! Garnish options are endless: including avocado, shredded lettuce, taco sauce, sour cream, beans, and more! A great dish for the whole family.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound lean ground beef
2 (8.8 ounce) pouches UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Garden Vegetable
1 (1.25 ounce) package sodium-reduced taco seasoning
¾ cup water
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 10-inch round baking dish.
  • Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef, breaking up chunks, until until browned throughout, about 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
  • Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water and bring to a low simmer; simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Stir together ground beef mixture, rice, and 1/4 cup cheese. Spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes .
  • Serve with your favorite toppings such as chopped tomatoes or avocado slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1463.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

TACO RICE CASSEROLE



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I love this taco rice casserole. It's easy to make, and most of the ingredients are usually on hand. Kick it up with dashes of hot sauce.

Provided by Dave M

Categories     Rice Casserole

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 cup salsa
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
¼ cup sliced black olives
1 ½ teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, celery, and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomatoes, water, rice, salsa, chilies, olives, bouillon granules, chili powder, Worcestershire, and pepper into beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 972.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

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