Tex-Mex Pantry Casserole
Description
Filled with pantry staples like taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and black beans, this Tex-Mex casserole makes for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 cup diced onion
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/2 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, drained
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1/2 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 (5 3/5 ounce) package Spanish rice mix (such as Knorr®)
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1/4 cup salsa
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cooking spray
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1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes. Drain off any grease.
3
Add butter and onion to the skillet. Saute until onion is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and pour in tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Add broth, corn, black beans, Spanish rice mix, and salsa; mix well.
4
Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the beef mixture into the casserole dish. Top with Cheddar cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes.