Cheesy Chili Casserole

Stir together meat, sautéed veggies, beans, and creamy jalapeño cheese flavors in this spirited skillet dish.

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  • ingredients 15
  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total Time 45 min

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

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LOCATION

Directions

  • 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.

EXPERT TIPS

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Expert Tips

Try adding 1/2 teaspoon smoky paprika for additional flavor.

Feel free to use whatever canned beans you have on hand.

Nutrition Information 

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
590
(
Calories from Fat
150),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
17g
17%
(Saturated Fat
7g,
7%
Trans Fat
1g
1%
),
Cholesterol
75mg
75%;
Sodium
1490mg
1490%;
Total Carbohydrate
77g
77%
(Dietary Fiber
8g
8%
  Sugars
8g
8%
),
Protein
32g
32%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%;
Vitamin C
25%;
Calcium
25%;
Iron
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 Choices:
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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