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Andre Lewis

Salsa Verde Beef Rice Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 can pinto beans 15 ounces, rinsed
  • 2 cans diced green chiles 4 ounces each, drained
  • 2 cups salsa verde
  • 5 cups cooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack divided

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch dish. Brown beef and onion and drain.
  2. Stir in cumin, garlic powder and salt for 30 seconds, then add beans, green chiles and salsa verde and simmer 4 minutes.
  3. Fold in rice and 2 cups Monterey Jack.
  4. Spread in the dish and top with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbling. Rest 10 minutes.