Nachos Loaded Mexican Rice Casserole

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey is leaner, while lentils are budget-friendly and plant-based.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while colby jack is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat, and cream cheese can be a budget-friendly substitute.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers are milder, and bell peppers can add sweetness without heat.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (approximately 392°F).

Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.

Brown ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked.

Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened.

Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and bell peppers; cook for a few minutes.

Combine the cooked rice with the beef mixture in a large bowl.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and jalapeños.

Cover with foil and bake for 5 minutes.

Remove foil and bake until cheese is bubbly.

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