I was given this recipe by a coworker; talk about an easy, hearty meal to make during a hectic work week but it also freezes very well. Instead of ground beef we prefer to used ground moose meat; but I’m looking forward to trying this recipes with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
Ingredients
1 lb of Ground Beef
1 package of Chilli Seasoning
1/2 cup of Water
1 (15 oz) can of Cannellini Beans (rinsed & drained)
1 (15 oz) can of Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
2 (14.5 oz) cans of Crushed Tomatoes
1 (4 oz) can of Green Chillies
2 cups of Rice (cooked)
1.5 cup of Cracker Barrel Marble Cheese
Directions
1. Spray a 9 X 13 casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet scramble fry the meat, add water and chilli seasoning and mix well. Stir in both types of beans, the tomatoes and green chillies. Cook for 5 minutes.
2. Spread the rice into the bottom of the casserole dish then pour the beef and bean mixture over top and sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil.
3. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
Tip: If you want to freeze this recipe, use a disposable pan instead. Remember to wrap it first with plastic wrap and then foil before freezing. When heating remove the plastic wrap.