Gaucho Casserole Recipe

Name: Gaucho Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope low-sodium taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/3 cups uncooked instant rice; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope low-sodium taco seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/3 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

1
Crumble the beef and mix with onion and pepper in a microwave dish.
2
Cover and microwave on high for 41/2 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring every 2 minutes and drain.
3
Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning and chili powder.
4
Cover and microwave on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes.
5
Stir in rice.
6
Transfer to a shallow dish coated with cooking spray.
7
Cover and let stand for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
8
Sprinkle with cheese.
9
Cover and microwave on high for another minute or until cheese is melted.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 small green pepper, chopped, 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Gaucho 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.

Gaucho Casserole

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