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Taco Rice A Roni Casserole

Taco Rice A Roni Casserole

The ultimate comfort food, this Taco Rice A Roni Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and filled with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a meal that everyone will love. Try it tonight!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 525
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Spanish rice Rice-A-Roni
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1.25 lb ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 1 can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 container sour cream
  • 1 can black beans
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Equipment

  • 10-inch Skillet
  • 8-qt Mixing Bowl
  • 9×13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. To prepare rice, melt butter in a skillet. Add rice mixture. Sauté over medium-high heat until golden brown.
  3. Slowly stir in water, seasoning packet, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  4. While the rice is cooking, brown ground beef in another skillet. Drain. Add taco seasoning, water, and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, taco meat, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and black beans.
  6. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Top with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Substitution: You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
  • Preference: I used a box of Spanish Rice-A-Roni in this recipe. I tried the casserole with Mexican Rice-A-Roni and did not like it due to too much orzo in the mix and not enough rice to hold up.
  • Spiciness: For a spicier dish, substitute Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles for the plain diced tomatoes.
  • Fresh Additions: Feel free to add fresh onions, bell peppers, and olives to the casserole.
  • Storage: Can Taco Rice A Roni Casserole be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the casserole and refrigerate it overnight before baking.
  • Freezing: Can Taco Rice A Roni Casserole be frozen? Yes! Assemble the casserole and let it cool completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze.