Hearty Taco Casserole

Name: Hearty Taco Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
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; 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

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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
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.