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Cheesy Chili Casserole

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  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 8
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Stir together meat, sautéed veggies, beans, and creamy jalapeño cheese flavors in this spirited skillet dish.
Updated Feb 25, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup (4 oz) cubed Mexican prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers (from a loaf)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Tortilla chips, as desired

Steps

  • 1
    Cook rice as directed on package, using 2 1/2 cups water.
  • 2
    In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic, 1/2 cup water, the tomatoes and beans; cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and bell pepper are tender. Stir in cheese product until melted. Stir in chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook 3 minutes longer.
  • 3
    Just before serving, gently stir in cooked rice and cilantro. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Try adding 1/2 teaspoon smoky paprika for additional flavor.
  • tip 2
    Feel free to use whatever canned beans you have on hand.

Nutrition

590 Calories, 17g Total Fat, 32g Protein, 77g Total Carbohydrate, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
590
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
25%
Saturated Fat
7g
36%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
1490mg
62%
Potassium
990mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
77g
26%
Dietary Fiber
8g
32%
Sugars
8g
Protein
32g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
40%
40%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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