Description
This halal Tex Mex casserole is a hearty, cheesy, high-protein bake made with seasoned ground beef, beans, rice, and melted cheddar for a comforting family-style meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb halal lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup salsa (halal-certified)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cooked basmati rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (halal-certified)
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper (diced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a baking dish.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat and set beef aside.
- Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic.
- Return beef to skillet and mix in tomato paste, tomatoes, and salsa.
- Stir in black beans and cooked rice until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish and top with cheddar cheese and green pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then broil 2–3 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Serve hot in slices.
Notes
- Ensure salsa and beef are halal-certified.
- Can swap rice for cauliflower rice for lower carbs.
- Best served fresh but stores well refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 41 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Tex Mex