Healthy Taco Casserole (Easy and Budget Friendly)

Name: Healthy Taco Casserole (Easy and Budget Friendly)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Moroccan, European, American, African, Southern, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 lb. lean ground beef (we use 90/10); ½ medium onion, diced; 1 small bell pepper, diced; 2 small zucchini, diced; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (may substitute a scant ½ tsp garlic powder); 2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or store-bought); 1 (14-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 ¾ cups beef broth; ½ cup frozen corn; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (such as American long-grain, basmati, or jasmine rice); 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey jack cheese, divided; Optional toppings: Salsa, diced avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, pickled jalapeños, etc

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:55min

Quick, easy, and budget-friendly, this healthy taco casserole is made with all your favorite Mexican-inspired ingredients for the ultimate family-friendly comfort food!

Updated at: Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:27:51 GMT