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Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

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<p>An easy dish for those &#8220;Pot Luck&#8221; events</p>
Source: Food and Family, Fall 2015 (Entered by Jerry Markham)
Serves: Eight


Ingredients
1 Lb. Ground Beef, Extra Lean
1 1/2 Cup Cheese, grated
1 Pk (1 Oz.) Taco meat seasoning
1 Cup Rice, long grain, uncooked
1 Cup Vegetables, mixed, frozen
1 Can (14.5 oz.) Tomatoes, diced, undrained
Rotel or diced with chiles work fine
1 Cup Salsa
1 Cup Broth, Chicken, low sodium

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Brown meat and drain. Add 1 cup cheese and all other ingredients to meat. Mix well.
  2. Spoon into 9 X 13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover and bake for 40 - 50 minutes or until rice is tender.
  3. Top with remaining cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes, uncovered, until cheese is melted. Serves eight.