GAUCHO CASSEROLE

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"When our daughters graduated from college, my husband and I made recipe books for their closest friends," says Dianne Hennis of King George, Virginia. "This dish was a big hit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1-1/3 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Crumble the beef into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Add onion and green pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring every 2 minutes; drain. , Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning and chili powder. Cover and microwave on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in rice. , Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and let stand for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and microwave on high for another minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Md momin Khan joy
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I followed the recipe exactly and my casserole turned out great. It was cheesy, flavorful, and hearty. The leftovers were even better the next day. I will definitely be making this again.


Official SportTV
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This Gaucho casserole was a delicious and easy meal to make. The beef and sausage were cooked to perfection and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ara ara
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Souhain Bh
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This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. Otherwise, it was a very good recipe.


Shanitah Nangalama
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this casserole with tofu instead of beef and sausage. It was still very flavorful and hearty. I also added some chopped mushrooms and zucchini. It was a great way to use up some leftover tofu.


shawon hawlader
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great. I just browned the beef and sausage in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. Then I added all the other ingredients and cooked it on low for 8 hours. It was perfect!


Deborah Mitchell
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use mild sausage instead of hot sausage.


Sharmy louw
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I followed the recipe exactly and my casserole turned out great. It was cheesy, flavorful, and hearty. The leftovers were even better the next day. I will definitely be making this again.


Sobuj Ali
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This Gaucho casserole was a delicious and easy meal to make. The beef and sausage were cooked to perfection and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Gulls herAll
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Hector L Diaz III
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This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. Otherwise, it was a very good recipe.


mdfiroz Kobir
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this casserole with tofu instead of beef and sausage. It was still very flavorful and hearty. I also added some chopped mushrooms and zucchini. It was a great way to use up some leftover tofu.


Kanyike Darline
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great. I just browned the beef and sausage in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. Then I added all the other ingredients and cooked it on low for 8 hours. It was perfect!


Morning Thanks
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use mild sausage instead of hot sausage.


Beauty And The Stranger
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I followed the recipe exactly and my casserole turned out dry. I think I needed to add more liquid, maybe some tomato sauce or broth. The flavor was good, but the texture was a bit off.


Nelson Gold
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I also think it would be better with some sour cream or salsa on top.


Derrick Mann
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I'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one changed my mind. It was so cheesy and flavorful. I loved the crispy topping and the tender beef and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Abiaziam solomon
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This casserole was easy to make and very delicious. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still very flavorful. I also added some chopped bell pepper and corn. I will definitely be making this again.


kingwonkrsa yg
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The leftovers were even better the next day.


Pepper Garcia
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This Gaucho casserole was a hit with my family! The combination of beef, sausage, and vegetables was flavorful and hearty. I especially loved the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again.


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