Hearty Taco Casserole
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 20
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 1⁄3 cups water, plus
- 4 -5 tablespoons water, divided
- 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
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FILLING
- 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
- 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup water
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1⁄4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 3⁄4 cup salsa
- 1⁄2 cup nonfat sour cream
directions
- In a small saucepan, bring rice and 1-1/3 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in enough remaining water to form a soft dough. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until very lightly browned.
- For filling, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water, taco seasoning and cooked rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in eggs and cilantro. Spread over crust.
- Cover and bake for 15-17 minutes or until filling is set. Cut into squares. Top with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
looneytunesfan
United States