Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef; 1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread; 1 pkt. (1 oz.) TACO BELL Taco Seasoning Mix; 2 Tbsp. milk; 1 can (14 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (11 oz.) corn with red and green bell peppers, undrained; 1/2 cup chopped onions Safeway 1 lb For $1.49 thru 02/09; 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice; 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses, divided; 1 cup crushed tortilla chips; 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 pkt. (1 oz.) TACO BELL Taco Seasoning Mix
2 Tbsp. milk
1 can (14 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 oz.) corn with red and green bell peppers, undrained
1/2 cup chopped onions Safeway 1 lb For $1.49 thru 02/09
3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses, divided
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Brown meat in large nonstick skillet.
3
Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, seasoning mix and milk until blended.
4
Drain meat; return to skillet.
5
Add cream cheese mixture, tomatoes, corn and onions; mix well.
6
Combine rice and 1/2 cup shredded cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; spread to cover bottom of dish.
7
Top with meat mixture and remaining shredded cheese; cover.
8
Bake 30 min.
9
or until heated through.
10
Top with crushed chips and cilantro.

1055

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef, 1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread, 1 pkt. (1 oz.) TACO BELL Taco Seasoning Mix, 2 Tbsp. milk, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Casserole

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