Mexican Rice Casserole for 8
A perfect
Servings - 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef ($2.25) On sale this week
- 1 package taco seasoning ($.50)(Or make your own taco seasoning here.)
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce ($.33)
- 2 cupscook rice ($.60)
- 1 bar cheese, shredded ($1.50) Bar cheese tends to be cheaper than pre-shredded or pre-cubed!
- 1/2 watermelon ($1.50)
- 6 ears corn ($2.25)
Instructions
- Bring 4 3/4 cup of water to boil in a pot and add rice. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Brown ground beef. Drain. Return to skillet, add 3/4 cup water, taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Stir through.
- Add ground beef to rice. Put into 9x13 baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts.
- Prepare corn. Slice watermelon.
- Enjoy the feast with friends or family!