Mexican Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Quinoa Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn, canned; 1/4 cup jalapeno, diced; 1/4 cup salsa; 1/3 cup broth; 1 cup quinoa, toasted; 1 lb 97% lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 3/4 cup water; 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated; sour cream; cilantro; lime

Servings: persons

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, canned
1/4 cup jalapeno, diced
1/4 cup salsa
1/3 cup broth
1 cup quinoa, toasted
1 lb 97% lean ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
sour cream
cilantro
lime

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
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2. In a large bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients, tomatoes through quinoa.
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3. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Replace foil and bake another 30 minutes.
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4. While quinoa mixture is baking, prepare ground beef with taco seasoning and water. Simmer until water has evaporated.
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5. When quinoa mixture has finished baking, remove from oven and fluff with a fork. Stir in taco seasoning beef. Top with cheddar cheese and run under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbling.
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6. Serve with optional sour cream, chopped cilantro and lime juice squeezed over.

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup corn, canned, 1/4 cup jalapeno, diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Quinoa 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.

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Mexican Quinoa Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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