mexican taco casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Bobbie Wardenton
Any City, UT

My husband had this at a family reunion and loved it so much HE asked for the recipe. I made a few adjustments (adding the beans and the corn) to pep up the "meal" factor but you could leave them out if you preferred to serve them as sides, etc. I usually serve this with a guacamole salad.

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10

Ingredients For mexican taco casserole

  • 2 lb
    ground chuck
  • 1 lb
    yellow rice (family pack)
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 2 pkg
    taco seasoning
  • 2 can
    rotel tomatoes
  • 1 can
    pinto beans, drained
  • 1 can
    whole kernel corn, drained
  • 16 oz
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 16 oz
    sour cream, optional

How To Make mexican taco casserole

  • 1
    Cook yellow rice as directed.
  • 2
    Brown crumbled ground chuck, drain and return to pan.
  • 3
    Add onions to meat and saute until softened.
  • 4
    Add taco seasoning to meat, stirring to coat.
  • 5
    Add rotel tomatoes, pinto beans, and corn to meat mixture, heating until it starts to boil.
  • 6
    Layer into casserole dish in the following order: Small amount of meat mixture to prevent sticking 1/2 of the cooked rice 1/2 of the meat mixture 1/2 of the cheddar cheese, shredded remaining cooked rice remaining meat mixture remaining cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 7
    Bake at 350 degrees until cheese melts.
  • 8
    Top each portion with sour cream if desired.

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