Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in rinsed rice and black beans until well combined.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice and taco seasoning; mix thoroughly.
- Add chicken broth; bring mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg