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Cheesy Chili Casserole

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 25, 2010
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Stir together meat, sautéed veggies, beans, and creamy jalapeño cheese flavors in this spirited skillet dish.

Cheesy Chili Casserole

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup (4 oz) cubed Mexican prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers (from a loaf)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Tortilla chips, as desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook rice as directed on package, using 2 1/2 cups water.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic, 1/2 cup water, the tomatoes and beans; cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and bell pepper are tender. Stir in cheese product until melted. Stir in chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook 3 minutes longer.
  • Step 
    3
    Just before serving, gently stir in cooked rice and cilantro. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

590 Calories
17g Total Fat
32g Protein
77g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
590
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
25%
Saturated Fat
7g
36%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
1490mg
62%
Potassium
990mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
77g
26%
Dietary Fiber
8g
32%
Sugars
8g
Protein
32g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
40%
40%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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