Best 8 Beef Rice Taco Casserole Recipes

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**Beef and Rice Taco Casserole: A Flavorful and Easy One-Pot Meal**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our hearty and flavorful beef and rice taco casserole. This delectable dish combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce, all topped with a blanket of melted cheese. With its perfect balance of savory, tangy, and cheesy flavors, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

This versatile recipe offers three mouthwatering variations to cater to different preferences. The classic beef and rice taco casserole is a true crowd-pleaser, featuring a combination of ground beef, rice, corn, black beans, and a zesty tomato sauce. For those who prefer a spicier kick, the spicy beef and rice taco casserole adds a generous helping of chili powder and cayenne pepper to the mix, creating a dish that packs a flavorful punch. And for a vegetarian twist, the vegetarian beef and rice taco casserole swaps out the ground beef for a hearty helping of black beans and vegetables, resulting in a protein-packed and satisfying meal.

These easy-to-follow recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With minimal preparation and cooking time, you'll have a hot and comforting casserole ready to enjoy in no time. Simply brown the ground beef or black beans, sauté the vegetables, and combine all the ingredients in a casserole dish. Top with cheese and bake until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with your favorite taco toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and sliced avocado, for a complete and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TACO CASSEROLE WITH RICE



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This Taco Casserole with Rice includes layers of zesty ground beef, tomatoes, corn, gooey cheese and crunchy tortilla chips for an easy dinner that the entire family will love!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced ((or about 1 cup of frozen pre-diced onion for a shortcut))
2 cans (10.75 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, NOT diluted
1 cup milk
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups cooked rice ((I use 2 packets of Uncle Ben's Ready Rice microwaved according to package instructions))
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, NOT drained
1 (11 ounce) can corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, green onions, or cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). Drain.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together condensed soup, milk, taco seasoning and salt.
  • Add cooked rice, soup mixture, tomatoes and corn to the cooked beef. Stir to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Top with crushed chips, allow to rest for 5 minutes, and then garnish with parsley, green onion or cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the casserole, Calories 464.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Protein 19.9 g, Fat 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 1140.3 mg, Fiber 3.2 g, Sugar 14.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 7.2 g

MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This Mexican casserole with beef and rice is a super easy recipe for family dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings. I like to top with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro! More shredded cheese is always good, too.

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 cup long-grain rice
1 cup red salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and start to brown, then add onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess oil. Add beans, tomatoes, spinach, chicken broth, 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, rice, and salsa. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is cooked, 45 to 50 minutes. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1034.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TACO BAKE CASSEROLE



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This quick and easy taco bake will satisfy even the most picky eaters. You can modify it to add things you love. It's yummy and so easy to make! Top with tomatoes, lettuce, salsa or whatever you like on your Mexican food.

Provided by Cherie Burgett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup water
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can refried beans
½ cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
15 taco shells, broken up, or more to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add refried beans, salsa, olives, and green chiles. Cook and stir over low heat until ingredients are warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place half of the taco shells in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour in half of the ground beef mixture; sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat with remaining taco shells, ground beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 790.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

EASY TACO CASSEROLE



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Quick and easy taco entree for a last minute meal. Top with chopped tomato, onion, and lettuce if desired.

Provided by charmed71

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup salsa
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir salsa, onion, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cumin into the beef. Remove from heat.
  • Spread about half the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Spread about half the tortilla chips in a layer atop the beef mixture. Layer about half of each of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the tortilla chip layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted in the middle, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 689.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

TACO RICE CASSEROLE



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I love this taco rice casserole. It's easy to make, and most of the ingredients are usually on hand. Kick it up with dashes of hot sauce.

Provided by Dave M

Categories     Rice Casserole

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 cup salsa
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
¼ cup sliced black olives
1 ½ teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, celery, and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomatoes, water, rice, salsa, chilies, olives, bouillon granules, chili powder, Worcestershire, and pepper into beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 972.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

TEX-MEX BEEF & RICE CASSEROLE



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Serve a deliciously flavorful rice casserole dish at dinnertime tonight! The whole family will love trying this cheesy Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 11

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
3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 cup KRAFT Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Expertly Paired for Mac 'n Cheese & Casseroles, divided
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 19 g

BEEF TACO RICE SKILLET



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Mexican skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this delicious ground beef, rice and vegetables dish made using Old El Paso® taco seasoning and whole kernel corn.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-lb bag)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
3/4 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese (3 oz)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, salsa and corn. Heat to boiling; stir in rice. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 8 minutes.
  • Fluff rice mixture with fork; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle lettuce around edge of skillet; sprinkle tomato in circle next to lettuce. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

GROUND BEEF TACO CASSEROLE



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A yummy, quick, ground beef casserole with a taco taste. Easy on the budget, easy to change to your taste. This may not win any gourmet awards, but my boys eat it - enough said.

Provided by Chef NumNum

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 -2 cup cooked rice (more or less, to taste, ie more rice makes it less spicy)
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning
10 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese soup
14 ounces diced tomatoes
8 3/4 ounces kernel corn
8 -10 ounces tortilla chips
1 -2 cup taco-seasoned cheddar cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, adding Taco seasoning when nearly browned with juice from tomato can, I leave in the fat from the burger, drain of you like before adding the seasoning.
  • Add tomatoes, cheese soup, and corn.
  • Meanwhile, crush the bag of tortilla chips, using more or less of the bag to line the bottom of your casserole dish.
  • Pour the heated beef mix on top and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, adding shredded cheese to top for 5 minutes or so.
  • Serve with whatever you like to accompany mexican dishes - sour cream, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 94.2, Sodium 1240, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 32.3

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice for the best texture in your casserole. Freshly cooked rice will be too moist and make the casserole mushy.
  • Don't overcook the ground beef. Cook it until it's just browned through, or it will become tough and dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole. This will add flavor and nutrition. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, corn, and black beans.
  • Season the casserole well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin to give it a flavorful kick.
  • Top the casserole with cheese before baking. This will help to brown the top and make it extra cheesy and gooey.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings. Some good options include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Beef and rice taco casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. It's packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying dinner, give this casserole a try.

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