Hello everybody, I hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, hearty taco casserole. It is one of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Hearty Taco Casserole is one of the most favored of recent trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It’s easy, it is fast, it tastes delicious. Hearty Taco Casserole is something that I have loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook hearty taco casserole using 20 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Hearty Taco Casserole:

1. Make ready 2/3 cup uncooked brown rice
2. Make ready 1 1/3 cup plus 4 to 5 Tbsp. water divided
3. Get 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4. Take 3/4 tsp baking powder
5. Make ready 1/9 tsp salt
6. Make ready 2 tbsp cold butter
7. Take Filling
8. Get 1/2 lb lean ground beef
9. Make ready 1/2 cup chopped onion
10. Get 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
11. Prepare 2 clove garlic, minced
12. Make ready 1 cup water
13. Prepare 1 envelope taco seasoning
14. Make ready 2 eggs, slightly beaten
15. Get 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
16. Get 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
17. Prepare 2 cup shredded lettuce
18. Prepare 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
19. Take 3/4 cup salsa
20. Get 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

Steps to make Hearty Taco Casserole:

1. In a small saucepan, bring rice and 1-1/3 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in enough remaining water to form a soft dough. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400°F for 13-15 minutes or until very lightly browned.
3. For filling, in a large nonstick skillet cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, taco seasoning and cooked rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in eggs and cilantro. Spread over crust.
4. Cover and bake for 15-17 minutes or until the filling is set. Cut into squares. Top with the cheese,lettuce, and tomatoes. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
5. Ready to serve and ENJOY!

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