A Hearty, Flavorful Casserole with Ground Beef, Rice, and Salsa, Topped with Melted Cheddar

๐‘€๐‘’๐‘ฅ๐‘–๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘› ๐ต๐‘’๐‘’๐‘“ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘…๐‘–๐‘๐‘’ ๐ถ๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘™๐‘’

๐—œ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€:

1 lb ground beef ๐Ÿฅฉ
1 small onion, diced ๐Ÿง…
1 tsp garlic powder ๐Ÿง„
1 packet taco seasoning ๐ŸŒฎ
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes ๐Ÿ…
1 cup salsa ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
2 cups cooked rice ๐Ÿš
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed ๐Ÿซ˜
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ๐Ÿง€
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped ๐ŸŒฟ
Optional: sour cream, avocado slices, or lime wedges for serving ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿ‹

๐——๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€:

1. Cook the beef: ๐Ÿฅฉ In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Add the diced onion, garlic powder, and taco seasoning, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the onions are softened and everything is well combined. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

2. Add the tomatoes and salsa: ๐Ÿ… Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and salsa, letting the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together, creating a rich, flavorful base for your casserole. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ

3. Assemble the casserole: ๐Ÿš Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, and the beef mixture. Stir until everything is evenly mixed. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9ร—13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

4. Top with cheese and bake: ๐Ÿง€ Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through. ๐ŸŽ‚

5. Serve and garnish: ๐ŸŒฟ Once the casserole is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream, avocado slices, or lime wedges for extra flavor. Enjoy this hearty, satisfying meal! ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ: ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ | ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ: ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ | ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ: ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€
๐—ž๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น: ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ธ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น | ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€: ๐Ÿฒ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€

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