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A serving of casserole with black beans, corn, and tomatoes, topped with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro on a white plate.
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A No-Fuss Taco Rice Casserole That Saves Busy Weeknights

Make taco rice casserole for a quick, cheesy, and flavorful weeknight meal that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Down Time5 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Baked taco casserole, Beef and rice taco casserole, Easy taco casserole, Rice taco casserole, Taco rice bake, Taco rice casserole
Servings: 6
Calories: 517kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 silicone spoon
  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 15.25 oz can whole kernel corn drained
  • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes not drained
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles drained
  • 1 cup minute rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded and divided
  • cilantro optional
  • sour cream optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Finely dice the onion.
    1/3 cup chopped onion
  • Chop the cilantro into small pieces.
    cilantro
  • Cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat in a large skillet, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Add the instant minute rice to the skillet with the cooked beef and onions.
    1 cup minute rice
  • Stir in the diced green chiles.
    4 oz can diced green chiles
  • Add the diced tomatoes.
    14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • Mix in the corn.
    15.25 oz can whole kernel corn
  • Add the black beans.
    15 oz can black beans
  • Sprinkle in the taco seasoning.
    1 oz packet taco seasoning
  • Pour a cup of water.
    1 cup water
  • Then, stir everything together.
  • Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
    8 oz cheddar cheese
  • Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and spread in evenly into the layer.
  • Top with the remaining cheese. 
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until rice is tender. Allow to set for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream. Enjoy!
    sour cream

Notes

  • Use Quick-Cooking Rice: Minute rice cooks well without getting mushy.
  • Spread evenly: Don’t overcrowd the dish so everything cooks evenly.
  • Adjust the Spice: Add more chiles or a pinch of cayenne for extra heat.
  • Add Fresh Herbs: Cilantro brightens the flavor and balances the richness.

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 6mg