Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1½ cups Mexican style shredded four cheese (divided)
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 cup chunky medium salsa
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

Heat oven to 375º F.

Brown meat in large nonstick skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet.

Reserve 1 cup cheese for later use. Add remaining cheese and all remaining ingredients to meat; mix well.

Spoon into 13x9 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.

Bake 40-50 minutes or until rice is tender. Top with reserved cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until melted.

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