Pork and Green Chili Casserole
Description: 🌶️🥩 This Pork and Green Chili Casserole is a Tex Mex-inspired dish that brings together tender boneless pork, zesty green chilies, hearty black beans, and tangy salsa, all baked to bubbly perfection. It’s a flavorful concoction that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, delivering a taste that belies its quick and easy preparation.
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Recipe Category: Pork
Keywords: Meat, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., < 60 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 453.1
- Fat: 25.8g
- Saturated Fat: 9.2g
- Cholesterol: 89.9mg
- Sodium: 672.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.7g
- Fiber: 6.2g
- Sugar: 5.2g
- Protein: 31.1g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can green chilies
- 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the pork by cutting it into bite-sized pieces. In a large skillet, saute the pork in oil over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Once cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Add the black beans (rinsed and drained), diced tomatoes, green chilies, quick-cooking brown rice, water, salsa, and ground cumin to the skillet with the cooked pork. Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients.
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Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to bubble. Once it’s bubbly, remove the skillet from the heat.
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Transfer the mixture to an ungreased 2-quart baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout.
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Once the casserole is cooked through, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
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Allow the casserole to stand for a few minutes to let the cheese melt slightly before serving.
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Serve hot, portioning out generous servings of this delicious Pork and Green Chili Casserole to enjoy with your favorite sides or toppings.
This delightful casserole is sure to become a family favorite, offering a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and full of flavor. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, you’ll appreciate the simplicity and taste of this Tex Mex-inspired dish. Enjoy the savory goodness of tender pork, zesty green chilies, and creamy cheese in every bite! 🍽️🌟
