Ground Beef Taco Bake

Ground beef, rice, tomatoes, chile, and Cheddar cheese are combined in this easy bake that is reminiscent of the best tacos.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• ⅓ cup diced onion
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 serving cooking spray
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
• ¾ pound ground beef
• 1 sheet aluminum foil
• ½ (8 ounce) package grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 7x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Heat ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir, breaking up into crumbles, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 more minutes. Mix in diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, rice, water, and taco seasoning; stir to combine. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and cover with foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Continue baking until cheese is golden and lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.