Dump and Bake Taco Casserole
A savory and delicious blend of Mexican ingredients like rice, beans, corn, peppers, and flavorful spices that requires so little effort to make. This hands-off, dump and bake taco casserole is the perfect meal to throw together in just minutes after a busy day.
Equipment
- 1 9 x 13" baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry jasmine rice
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1-2 jalapenos diced
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz. can corn drained and rinsed
- 2 15 oz. cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (or 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cumin)
- 1 tsp salt omit if using taco seasoning that already has salt
Optional Toppings
- cilantro chopped
- avocado
- green onions sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Add all ingredients directly into your baking dish and mix well to combine. Try to make sure all the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Stir the casserole once more before serving.