It sounds like a joke: What makes Tuesday terrific? Tacos! And Terrific Tuesday Bake knows the punchline, but it’s not a joke for this dish; it’s a seriously savory sensation! The rice is infused with lots of beef flavor, helped by all the tender ground beef mixed in, and it’s also covered in cheese for the full Taco Tuesday experience. Zesty, vibrant, spicy, and also pretty easy to make, this Terrific Tuesday Bake is better than good! Better than great! It’s, well, terrific!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 4-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 small bell peppers, color of your choice, diced
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups corn
- 1 (15-ounce) jar salsa
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
- 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Heat the oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3 –Add the ground beef and cook, while crumbling, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the garlic and the bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 5 –Stir in the taco seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 6 –Add the rice, the corn, the salsa, the black beans, 1 cup of the cheddar, and the beef broth, mixing until well-combined.
Step 7 –Top the mixture with the remaining cheese.
Step 8 –Cover the skillet and bake until the rice is cooked, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 9 –Uncover and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve.
