QUESO BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE

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It's everything you love about burritos, plus an extra-cheesy twist, in a crowd-sized casserole instead of tortillas. Seasoned ground beef, rice and creamy queso sauce combine to create a dish that'll have everyone asking for seconds.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium jalapeño chile, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese product, cut into cubes
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
4 cups cooked white rice
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, onions, bell pepper and jalapeño chile over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Add flour, taco seasoning mix and salt; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, scraping bottom of pan. Heat to boiling; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; add Velveeta™ cheese and 2 cups of the Cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Stir in rice and green chiles.
  • Pour rice mixture into baking dish; spread evenly. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 1480 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

Ibrahim Aljutaili
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night.


Debrah Kirksey
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I love the combination of flavors in this casserole. The queso, beef, and rice go together perfectly.


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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck.


SLIENT LOVER
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a party or a potluck.


Moh Al
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the cheesy, beefy flavor.


Bert Pritchard
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night.


SSEMAKULA ALOYSIUS
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I love the combination of flavors in this casserole. The queso, beef, and rice go together perfectly.


Tyrone Mitchell
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck.


Enitan Aladac
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a party or a potluck.


Jihad free
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the cheesy, beefy flavor.


Abdikaadir Poss
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night.


Anil Basnet
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I love the combination of flavors in this casserole. The queso, beef, and rice go together perfectly.


Billie Robinson
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck.


Deja Davis
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Ramkishor Mandal
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it.


obiefuna chizoba
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Kanchan Rawat
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This casserole is so cheesy and flavorful. I love the crispy rice on top.


Ruksan Ruksan
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck.


Kearabetswe
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Easy and delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great.


Truman Odugo
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors of the queso, beef, and rice came together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.