Aztec Casserole Recipe

Name: Aztec Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black beans; 1 cup dried red beans; 1 cup dried black-eyed peas; 9 cups hot water; 1 cup organic sweet brown rice; 1/2 cup barley; 1/2 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs ground turkey or 2 lbs ground beef (optional); 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn or 2 cups fresh whole kernel corn; 3 -4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon roasted red chili paste; salt

Servings: persons

1 cup dried black beans
1 cup dried red beans
1 cup dried black-eyed peas
9 cups hot water
1 cup organic sweet brown rice
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs ground turkey or 2 lbs ground beef (optional)
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn or 2 cups fresh whole kernel corn
3 -4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon roasted red chili paste
salt

1
Ahead of time:
2
Prepare dried beans in a slow cooker.
3
Cook on high until tender, (Approx. 3 hours).
4
Prepare grains in rice cooker following directions for 2 cups of grain.
5
(Approx 70 mins).
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When beans and grains are cooked:
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In a very large skillet or sautee pan, heat half of the olive oil and brown the meat.
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Remove the meat to drain.
9
Add the remaining oil and then cooking over medium heat, add chopped onions, peppers and garlic.
10
Cook these until crisp-tender.
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Stir in corn and red chile paste (as desired).
12
Add the cooked beans (including all the juice) and the cooked grains.
13
Add the drained meat.
14
Salt to taste and stir well.
15
Simmer the mixture to slightly reduce the liquid and meld the flavors.

1033

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried black beans, 1 cup dried red beans, 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, 9 cups hot water, and more.

Yes, Aztec Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aztec Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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