Best 13 Beef Rice Taco Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dinner option? Beef rice taco casserole is a classic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its combination of ground beef, rice, taco seasoning, and a variety of toppings, this casserole is a flavorful and hearty meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In this article, we will provide you with a variety of recipes for beef rice taco casserole, from classic to modern, so that you can find the perfect one to suit your taste and dietary needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEEF TORTILLA TACO CASSEROLE



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This cheesy Mexican-inspired taco casserole is a simple freezer-friendly dinner you can make ahead of time and heat up later. This recipe also includes freezing and defrosting instructions for those busy weeknights. Whether you make this beef taco casserole for dinner tonight or prep it now for a time-saving freezer meal, you're guaranteed to have delicious results.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 25% less sodium taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
2 3/4 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 package (12 oz) frozen whole kernel sweet corn
6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water and bell pepper strips. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in salsa and corn.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cut tortillas in half; place 6 tortilla halves in bottom of baking dish.
  • Top with half of beef mixture (about 3 1/2 cups). Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the cheese and remaining tortilla halves. Top with remaining beef mixture and cheese.
  • Spray piece of foil large enough to cover baking dish with cooking spray. Cover baking dish with foil sprayed side down. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  • To Make Ahead:Wrap foil-covered casserole in double layer of plastic wrap; label and freeze up to 3 months. To thaw and bake:Thaw overnight or until completely thawed in refrigerator. Remove plastic wrap. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is hot (165°F) and cheese is melted. To bake from freezer (no thawing):Heat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic. Bake 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes or until center is hot (165°F) and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This is a super-simple concoction of my mom's, and a family favorite. Terrific with some green vegetables or a salad!

Provided by Foxgirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup or 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of asparagus soup
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped celery
black pepper
1/4 cup onion, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped fine (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown beef with onion (if using) and drain.
  • Add rice, soup, water, celery, peppers (if using), salt and black pepper, mix well.
  • Place in greased two-quart casserole dish and bake, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  • Serve and enjoy!

EASY TACO RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Taco Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FarahC

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked white rice
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup corn
3/4 cup refried beans
1 cup chopped canned tomato
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef, browned
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • preheat oven 375.
  • In a Medium pot heat and mix everything but salsa and cheese. Once heated,Pour salsa over rice mixture,top with cheese.
  • bake 375 for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with guac and chips,and a salad.

GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH RICE



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This ground beef casserole with rice is the perfect casserole for using whatever you have lying around in your fridge.

Provided by Jennifer Shymanski

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper, tomato, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until pepper has slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Strain 1/2 of the liquid from the canned diced tomatoes into the mixture.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper into the ground beef mixture. Simmer until some of the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Transfer to a casserole dish and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 346.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

BEEF TACO RICE SKILLET



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Mexican skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this delicious ground beef, rice and vegetables dish made using Old El Paso® taco seasoning and whole kernel corn.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-lb bag)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
3/4 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese (3 oz)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, salsa and corn. Heat to boiling; stir in rice. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 8 minutes.
  • Fluff rice mixture with fork; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle lettuce around edge of skillet; sprinkle tomato in circle next to lettuce. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

TACO CASSEROLE WITH RICE



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This Taco Casserole with Rice includes layers of zesty ground beef, tomatoes, corn, gooey cheese and crunchy tortilla chips for an easy dinner that the entire family will love!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced ((or about 1 cup of frozen pre-diced onion for a shortcut))
2 cans (10.75 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, NOT diluted
1 cup milk
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups cooked rice ((I use 2 packets of Uncle Ben's Ready Rice microwaved according to package instructions))
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, NOT drained
1 (11 ounce) can corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, green onions, or cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). Drain.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together condensed soup, milk, taco seasoning and salt.
  • Add cooked rice, soup mixture, tomatoes and corn to the cooked beef. Stir to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Top with crushed chips, allow to rest for 5 minutes, and then garnish with parsley, green onion or cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the casserole, Calories 464.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Protein 19.9 g, Fat 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 1140.3 mg, Fiber 3.2 g, Sugar 14.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 7.2 g

MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This Mexican casserole with beef and rice is a super easy recipe for family dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings. I like to top with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro! More shredded cheese is always good, too.

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 cup long-grain rice
1 cup red salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and start to brown, then add onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess oil. Add beans, tomatoes, spinach, chicken broth, 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, rice, and salsa. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is cooked, 45 to 50 minutes. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1034.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BEEF & RICE TACO CASSEROLE



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A delicious new way to spend Taco Tuesday.

Provided by Star @ the skinny-ish dish

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked (do not use instant rice)
1 can tomatoes with diced chilis
1/2 cup heaping favorite salsa (I love my homemade salsa or mateos!)
1 packet low sodium taco seasoning (ortega is my favorite brand if not making homemade)
1 cup 98% fat free beef or chicken broth
1 can 98% fat free cream of celery (cream of mushroom/chicken will work as well )
Cooking Spray
lettuce
shredded cheese
crushed tortilla chips
light sour cream
cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a skillet add ground beef, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned. In a large bowl combine rice, diced tomatoes with chilis, salsa, taco seasoning, broth, cream soup, and cooked ground beef. Stir together until combined well. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray spread mixture inside. Cover with tin foil. Place into oven and cook for 45-50 minutes until the rice is cooked. Divide into 6 servings. Top with desired toppings such as cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and/or crushed up tortilla chips!

TACO CASSEROLE



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This Taco Casserole Recipe is loaded with all of your Mexican favorites and topped with Doritos, Fritos, or Tortilla Chips! It's easy to assemble days ahead of time and bake later for an easy dinner!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. ground beef (I use 80% lean)
1 small yellow onion (diced)
1 oz. taco seasoning (equivalent to 2 Tablespoons)
16 oz. refried beans
¾ cup sour cream (*see notes)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup black olives (sliced)
¾ cup crunchy toppings such as tortilla chips (Doritos, and/or Fritos)
Green onions ((optional))
1/3 cup lettuce (shredded)
1/3 cup tomatoes (diced)

Steps:

  • Let the sour cream come to room temperature while you prepare the meat. This will prevent it from curdling when baked as it won't be going from cold to hot right away.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add the ground beef and diced onions to a large pan and cook and crumble over medium heat until the meat is cooked through.
  • Drain excess grease.
  • Add ¾ cup water and taco seasoning.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Spread the refried beans in an even layer within a casserole dish. (Mine was 9 x 13" but varying sizes are fine.)
  • Spread the sour cream over the refried beans.
  • Top with cooked ground beef mixture, then with cheese.
  • If you're preparing this head of time, let it cool and cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 1273 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN BEEF & RICE CASSEROLE



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Make Mexican Beef & Rice Casserole tonight: a tasty way to make a pound of ground beef serve eight. Mexican Beef & Rice Casserole also freezes well!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Special Occasion Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas)
1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Brown meat in large nonstick skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet.
  • Reserve 1 cup cheese for later use. Add remaining cheese and all remaining ingredients to meat; mix well.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 40 to 50 min. or until rice is tender. Top with reserved cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

TACO RICE CASSEROLE



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Looking for a freezer friendly recipe? You are going to love this easy taco casserole recipe! It is a simple casserole recipe that is packed with flavor.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     casserole

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds Ground Beef
1 Onion (chopped )
2 cups Corn
2 cans Black Beans (drained and rinsed )
2 cans Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilis
1 Package of Taco Seasoning ((or 4 tablespoons of homemade seasoning))
1 tsp Salt
4 cups Cooked Rice ((I used regular that I cooked but you can use any))
3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • First brown your ground beef. Add in chopped onions and cook until soft.
  • Stir in Taco seasoning seasoning.
  • Add corn, tomatoes and beans.
  • Spray 2 9x13 pans with non stick spray. Spoon 2 cups of rice into the bottom of each pan, spreading it out evenly.
  • Spoon the meat mixture over the rice.
  • Top with the 1/2 of the cheese on each pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 283 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH RICE AND BEANS



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This Mexican Ground Beef Casserole With Rice And Beans is a super family-friendly meal that you're going to love! Make it quickly and easily in your Instant Pot.

Provided by URVASHI PITRE

Categories     Main Course

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound Ground Beef
1 cup Onion (diced)
1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
1 cup Bell Peppers (diced)
1.5 cups Kidney Beans (cooked or 1 can drained, rinsed kidney beans)
3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (salt-free)
1.5 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 cup Basmati Rice (rinsed and drained)
1.25 cups Water
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Select SAUTÉ/Normal on the Instant Pot. When the pot is hot, add the ground beef and onions and break up as much as you can. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add ¼ cup of water and deglaze thoroughly, allowing the water to evaporate.
  • Add taco seasoning, salt, and rice and mix thoroughly.
  • Add 1 cup water. Scatter the tomatoes, peppers, and kidney beans on top of the rice and meat mixture. Do not stir.
  • Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK and set the pot at HIGH pressure for 4 minutes.
  • When cook time is complete, let pot release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, use a quick release to depressurize.
  • Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TACO RICE-A-RONI CASSEROLE



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Taco Rice-A-Roni Casserole - the ULTIMATE Mexican casserole! Everyone cleaned their plate and went back for seconds!! Spanish Rice-A-Roni, diced tomatoes, ground beef, taco seasoning, salsa, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and shredded cheese. Great flavor and so easy to make! Top with your favorite taco toppings. Can make ahead and refrigerate or freeze for a quick meal later!

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (6.8-oz) box Spanish rice Rice-A-Roni
2 Tbsp butter
2 cups water
1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes
1¼ lb ground beef
1 (1-oz) packet taco seasoning
¼ cup water
½ cup salsa
1 (10.75-oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 (8-oz) container sour cream
1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • To prepare rice, melt butter in a skillet. Add rice mixture. Sauté over medium-high heat until golden brown.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, taco meat, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and black beans.
  • Spread mixture into prepared pan. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ground beef. Ground chuck or sirloin are good choices, but you can also use ground turkey or chicken if you prefer.
  • Season the ground beef well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder to give the beef plenty of flavor.
  • Don't overcook the ground beef. Cook it until it is just browned, but not dry.
  • Use a flavorful rice. A long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, will give the casserole a light and fluffy texture.
  • Add some vegetables to the casserole. Chopped onions, bell peppers, and corn are all good choices.
  • Top the casserole with cheese. A Mexican blend of cheese or cheddar cheese are both good options.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and hot. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings. Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded lettuce are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Beef Rice Taco Casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. With its Tex-Mex flavors and hearty ingredients, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious meal, give Beef Rice Taco Casserole a try.

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