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Taco Casserole

Keyword: Weeknight meals
Skill: intermediate
Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • ½ peeled and small diced yellow onion
  • ½ cup of corn kernels
  • ½ cup of canned black beans, drained
  • 1 teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder
  • 3 cups of cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup of salsa
  • 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese + more for garnish
  • Guacamole, tomatoes and chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
  2. Add oil to a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook the beef, onions, corn, beans, cumin and chili powder until the there is no pink left in the meat, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Next, add in the rice, salsa, cheese and salt and pepper and mix until combined and cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Top off with some cheese and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned.
  5. Garnish with guacamole, tomatoes and cilantro.