Description
A quick and comforting Beef Lombardi Casserole, made with simple pantry staples and topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and bell pepper until the meat is cooked through.
- Stir in the cooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use freshly shredded cheddar cheese. This casserole can be made ahead and frozen for later meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, beef, easy dinner, comfort food, cheesy dish, weeknight dinner