Tex-Mex Taco Casserole

Amount     

Measure         

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3     

cups                

cooked rice         

1          

pound    

ground beef, extra lean    

4        

ounces 

green chilies -- drained & diced    

14 1/2  

ounces 

no-salt-added whole tomatoes -- drained & diced     

11 

ounces          

corn with red and green peppers -- drained

1 medium onion - chopped

2                

cloves               

garlic -- minced

1                

tablespoon 

chili powder      

1/2         

teaspoon         

cumin

1/2

teaspoon

oregano

1/2

teaspoon

salt

1/4  teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
ounces  no salt added tomato paste
cup  red wine
16  ounces  fat-free refried beans
cup  tortilla chips -- broken
cup  cheddar cheese, low sodium -- shredded
Cook ground beef, onions and garlic in a large frying pan over medium heat until the onions are soft and no pink remains in the beef. 
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 

Add tomatoes, corn, green chilies, tomato paste, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and red wine. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. 
Add rice and beans, stirring to break up the beans. Mix thoroughly. Place in a 2 quart casserole. Top with tortilla chips and cheese. Bake in a 400°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 563 Calories; 23g Fat (37.2% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 64g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 53mg Cholesterol; 743mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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