Taco Casserole {Freezer Friendly}
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 cup corn (canned, fresh, or frozen)
- 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Cook rice, replacing water with chicken or vegetable broth.
- Brown turkey or ground beef in large skillet. Drain grease from the pan if necessary if necessary.
- Add onions, zucchini, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, and tomatoes to turkey, mixing completely.
- Spray 9 X 13 casserole dish with olive oil spray or coat evenly with olive oil.
- Spread rice evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish, then top with turkey mixture.
- Top the casserole with a layer of cheese.
- Let dish cool completely; then cover with plastic wrap and lid to freeze.
- To bake; thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bake (cover with foil) at 350°F
for approximately 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is bubbly and brown.