
Tex-Mex Taco Casserole
|
Amount |
Measure |
Ingredient -- Preparation Method |
|
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------------ |
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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 |
| 6 | ounces | no salt added tomato paste |
| 1 | cup | red wine |
| 16 | ounces | fat-free refried beans |
| 1 | cup | tortilla chips -- broken |
| 1 | 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. |