Mexican

Hearty Taco Casserole is for Dinner.

Hearty Taco Casserole takes several minutes to prepare.

Hearty Taco Casserole takes several minutes to cook.

Hearty Taco Casserole makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Hearty Taco Casserole are:

2/3 cup uncooked brown rice
1-1/3 cups plus 4-5 tablespoons water, divided
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
FILLING:
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup (4 oz) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

Here is how you make Hearty Taco Casserole:

-In a small saucepan, bring rice and 1-1/3 cups 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 the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in enough remaining water to form a soft dough. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until very lightly browned.-For filling, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, taco seasoning and cooked rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in eggs and cilantro. Sprad over crust.-Cover and bake for 15-17 minutes or until the filling is set. Cut into squares. Top with the cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with salsa and sour cream.Yield: 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHARONGRR.

The nutritional information for Hearty Taco Casserole is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 284.0

• Total Fat: 10.0 g
• Cholesterol: 87.0 mg
• Sodium: 764.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
• Protein: 16.0 g

Hearty Taco Casserole is Mexican cuisine.