Description
A hearty Tex-Mex casserole featuring seasoned ground beef or turkey, rice, and enchilada sauce, baked to perfection. This dish is a family-friendly, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), cooked rice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the onions.
- You can substitute cooked chicken for the ground meat.
- Serve with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings like sour cream, salsa, or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg