Taco Rice Casserole
This Taco Rice Casserole is a family-friendly dinner recipe loaded with seasoned ground beef, rice, black beans, corn, and all your favorite taco flavors. An easy, hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy.
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I love this cheesy casserole because it comes together quickly, uses ingredients you probably already have on hand, and feeds the whole family. Everything cooks in one dish, and you can even top it with sour cream or extra cilantro.
You may also want to try my One-Pot Chili Con Carne and Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef.
How to Make Taco Rice Casserole
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Dice the onion and chop the cilantro.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with the onion over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any grease.
4. Add the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, green chiles, rice, water, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine, then fold in half of the cheese.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheese.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve and Enjoy!
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with sour cream, if desired.
Important Recipe Notes
- Minute rice works best for this casserole since it cooks quickly in the oven. If using regular rice, cook it first according to package directions.
- Make sure to drain canned corn, beans, and green chiles to prevent the casserole from being too watery.
- Shredded cheddar melts best when divided—half mixed in for flavor, half on top for a cheesy finish.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to suit your family’s taste. Add a little extra if you like it spicier.
- You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes after baking to help it set and make it easier to slice.
- Optional Toppings: Sour cream, chopped cilantro, or a squeeze of lime make great toppings to add fresh flavor.
Taco Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- 15.25 oz can whole kernel corn drained
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes not drained
- 4 oz can diced green chiles drained
- 1 cup minute rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese divided
- Cilantro and sour cream for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Dice the onion and chop the cilantro.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with the onion over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any grease.
- Add the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, green chiles, rice, water, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine, then fold in half of the cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Let it set for 5 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with sour cream, if desired.
