Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Casserole

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  • Easy
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tub cream cheese spread
  • 1 pkt taco seasoning mix
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes undrained
  • 1 can corn with red and green bell peppers undrained
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 3 cups cooked long grain white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Brown meat in large nonstick skillet. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, seasoning mix and milk until blended.

Step 3

Drain meat; return to skillet. Add cream cheese mixture, tomatoes, corn and onions; mix well.

Step 4

Combine rice and 1/2 cup shredded cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; spread to cover bottom of dish. Top with meat mixture and remaining shredded cheese; cover.

Step 5

Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Top with crushed chips and cilantro.

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