Pantry Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake
Pantry Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake layers seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and a Spanish rice mix with sweet corn and black beans for a comforting, cheesy bite in every forkful. The blend of taco spices and salsa gives a warm, chili-like depth, perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners when you want hearty flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pantry Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Warm a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes, then drain off any grease.
- 3
Add the butter and the onion to the skillet. Cook until the onion is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and pour in the tomato sauce, then stir to combine. Add the broth, corn, black beans, Spanish rice mix, and salsa; mix well.
- 4
Coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the beef mixture to the casserole dish and sprinkle the Cheddar cheese on top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 766.25 kcal High 38%
- Protein 21.62 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 45.65 g 17%
- Total Fat 54.77 g High 70%
- Saturated Fat 11.7 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.08 mg High 22%
- Sodium 1328.41 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 5.63 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 7.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.99 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 150.99 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.25 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 353.62 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 81.03 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 8.13 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pantry Tex Mex Beef and Rice Bake is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 766.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pantry Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pantry Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Butter, Chicken Broth, Cooking Spray, Corn. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Pantry Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pantry Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 766.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pantry Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pantry Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake healthy?
- Pantry Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 766.25 calories and 21.62 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1328.41 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.7 g (59% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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