Tex Mex Casserole

This easy Tex Mex Casserole is a crowd pleasing recipe that is in high rotation in my kitchen. A cheesy, baked dish with ground beef and beans. A filling meal that is packed with protein. Gluten free!

 

TEX MEX CASSEROLE

 

My most popular dinner recipes are ones like this tex mex casserole with beef and beans.

 

I can see why!

 

It has a bunch of protein to keep you full and can also be customized by adding your personal favourite toppings. I’m partial to fresh sliced avocado and maybe a cheeky dollop of sour cream. 😉

 

The BEST thing is that you can choose. 

 

 

I mentioned how protein-packed this tex mex casserole with ground beef is. How do 33 grams of protein sound? Pretty darn satisfying, that’s how they sound.

 

There is a nice amount of fiber too!

 

Bonus.

 

 

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THIS DISH:

 

This is a pretty simple pantry dinner as most of the items on the ingredient list are regulars in my cupboard. I try to choose organic products as much as possible.

• lean ground beef
• onion
• garlic
• brown rice
• beans
• crushed tomatoes 
• salsa
• cheese
• green bell peppers

Substitutions:

• white rice instead of brown works too
• enchilada sauce instead of crushed tomatoes for a spicier bake
• jalapeno peppers instead of bell peppers – again for you spice lovers

 

Now that is out of the way let’s get down to business!

 

HOW TO MAKE TEX MEX CASSEROLE – Step by Step

 

Brown the beef in a large skillet.

 

While the beef is cooking, prepare your rice. I use this stovetop method for quick and easy brown rice or I use my Instant Pot Brown Rice which simple hands-off cooking.

 

TIP! Whenever I make cook grains like rice or quinoa I always prepare extra. I’ll store it in the fridge to have it prepped and ready to throw into a dish when I am in a rush. Such a time saver!

 

Once the beef has fully cooked, transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels. Discard most of the fat from the pan, leaving a bit behind to cook your onions in. Add the onions, cook them until soft and then toss in your minced garlic. Stir that until fragrant then add the beef back into the pan.

 

Add the crushed tomatoes and salsa and stir then add the rice and beans and stir it all again to combine it.

 

 

Start the oven preheating and grease a casserole dish. Make sure to use a deep one! I like my trusty 9×9 ceramic dish. It seems to be a perfect size for dinner casseroles.

 

Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared casserole dish.

 

 

Now for my favourite part – the CHEESE! It’s no secret I am a big fan of cheese. It is the crowning glory and just makes everything better, am I right? Three cheers for my cheese lovers out there. 🙂

 

I use marble because it melts really well and browns nicely.

 

 

So if your mouth isn’t already watering, here is a shot of this delicious dish fresh out of the oven.

 

It features that cheesy crust we all crave.

 

 

I’m a fan of the flavour of green peppers but feel free to add jalapenos instead if you prefer some heat or maybe even red peppers if you like a little bit of sweetness.

 

This serves six very healthy portions so it will feed the whole family. The leftovers reheat very well so this is also a great recipe for meal prep. 

 

 

Let me know what you think of this recipe.

 

Enjoy!

 

MORE GLUTEN FREE DINNER RECIPES:

 

Tex Mex Chicken Casserole

 

Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentil Chili

 

Coconut Curry Chicken and Vegetable Soup

 

Spiced Beef Rice Bowls

 

Chicken Enchilada and Butternut Squash Bake

 

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Bake

 

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