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  • Mexican Casserole with Brown Rice

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    Mexican Casserole with Brown Rice
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    Servings: 8 bowls
    by Mellie Duffy
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    This is a healthy version of this casserole, using lean ground beef, brown rice & reduced fat cheese. It's tasty & makes 8 servings.

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
    • 1/2 red pepper, chopped
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped
    • 1 clove garlic, chopped
    • 1 stack celery, chopped
    • 1/2 pound lean ground beef, cooked & drained
    • 1 cup cooked brown rice
    • 1. 8 3/4 oz. can unsalted sweet corn, drained
    • 1. 11 1/2 oz. can Mexican style stewed tomatoes
    • 1. 4 oz. can green chiles, diced
    • 1. 16 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed & drained
    • 2 TBS. chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp. salt
    • tabasco to taste
    • 1 cup low-fat Mexican blend shredded cheese
    • Plain Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F.
    2. Saute green pepper,red pepper,onion, garlic, & celery in cooking spray of a small amount of canola oil until tender. About 10 minutes.
    3. In a large bowl, mix cooked rice, cooked ground beef & sauted vegetables. Add chili powder, salt & tabasco sauce & place in a 13x9 casserole dish.
    4. Top with cheese.
    5. Bake 15 minutes or until hot & cheese is melted
    6. Serve topped with plain Greek yogurt or low- fat sour cream if desired

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