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Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

Name: Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole
Cook time: 50 MIN
Total time: 1 HR 15 MIN

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

1 HR 15 MIN

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

1 lb

(450 g) extra-lean ground beef

1-1/2 cups

Cracker Barrel Shredded Creamy Mexicana Cheese, divided

1 pkg

(35 g) 30%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix

1 cup

long-grain white rice, uncooked

1 cup

frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas)

1-3/4 cups

undrained canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes

1 cup

salsa

1 cup

25%-less-sodium chicken broth

Step 1

Heat oven to 375ºF.

Step 2

Brown meat in large nonstick skillet. Reserve 1 cup cheese. Add remaining cheese and all remaining ingredients to meat in skillet; mix well.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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