Taco Rice Casserole
"This easy Taco Rice Casserole is a cheesy, budget-friendly dish made with simple ingredients. Perfect for meal prep or the freezer, it's a hearty pantry meal the whole family will love!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound lean ground beef (can sub ground chicken or turkey)
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1 yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced (can sub 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
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1 ½ tablespoons chili powder (see Note 1 for adjusting spice level)
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 ¼ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
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14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained
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4 ounce can chopped green chilies
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3 cups beef broth (can sub chicken broth)
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2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (can sub cheddar, Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend)
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Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, avocado or guacamole, chopped fresh cilantro
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