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.