Dinner

Hearty Taco Casserole is for Dinner.

Hearty Taco Casserole takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Hearty Taco Casserole takes 35 minutes to cook.

Hearty Taco Casserole makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Hearty Taco Casserole are:

2/3 C uncooked brown rice
1-1/2 C water, 4-5 T water divided
3/4 C flour
3/4 C tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt, substitute if desired
2 T cold butter, unsalted

FILLING
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 C chopped onion
1/2 C chopped Green Pepper
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 C water
1 envelope of taco seasoning
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 C fresh cilantro
1 C reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 C shredded lettuce
2 Medium tomatoes, chopped
3/4 C salsa
1/2 C fat-free sour cream

Here is how you make Hearty Taco Casserole:

In a small soucapan, bring rice and 1 1/2 C water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt; cut in better until crumbly. Stir in enough remaining water to form a soft dough. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in by 8 in rectangle. Press into a 13 by 9 by 2 in baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until very light brown. For filling, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic; drain. Add water, taco seasoning, and cooked rice. Bring to a boil and redunce heat, simmering until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in eggs and cilantro. Spread over crust. Cover and bake for 15-17 mintes or until filling is set. Top with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Serve with salsa and sour cream.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LORIAN.

The nutritional information for Hearty Taco Casserole is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 183.8

• Total Fat: 10.1 g
• Cholesterol: 65.4 mg
• Sodium: 458.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 14.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
• Protein: 9.1 g