Mexican Casserole

Mexican Casserole

1 pound ground round

1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 med. onion)

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups cooked rice (cooked without salt or fat)

1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

2 TBS. chopped fresh cilantro

1 (28 oz) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped

1 (4 1/2 oz) can chopped green chiles, undrained

1 (1 1/4 oz) package 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix

Cooking spray

3/4 cup (3 oz) reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Cook first 3 ingredients. in a large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, stirring until it crumbles; drain and return to skillet. Stir in rice and next 5 ingredients Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes

Spoon mixture into a 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.

Bake casserole, uncovered, at 350° F. for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 additional minutes or until cheese melts.

Yields: 6 servings

WW Points: 8 pt.

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