Mexican Casserole
This easy Mexican casserole with ground beef is cheesy and comforting. It is perfect for feeding the entire family.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 can reduced-fat refried beans
- ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 can tomatoes with green chiles
- Fresh cilantro for serving
- Chopped green onions for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Chop the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.
- Add the olive oil to a medium-sized skillet and cook over medium heat, then add the onions and bell peppers. Stir while cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and peppers and cook for about 5 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the rice and yogurt.
- Layer the casserole in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes uncovered.