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Slow Cooker Southwestern Casserole - Dump and Go Dinner

<p>Combining the flavors of cilantro, beef and rice, with the simplicity of a slow cooker meal, makes this Southwestern Casserole a staple for busy families.</p>
8 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Mild - Shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups cook Ground Beef
  • 1 1/4 cups dice Onion
  • 1 1/2 cups dice Bell Pepper, Green
  • 1/2 cups Corn, Frozen
  • 15 ounces drain and rinse Kidney (Dark Red) Beans, Canned
  • 14 1/2 ounces Diced Tomatoes, Canned
  • 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 1/4 cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chop Cilantro, Fresh
  • 1 cup Instant Rice, Brown

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 1 cup
  • 302 Calories
  • 11g Total Fat
  • 5g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 50mg Cholesterol
  • 515mg Sodium
  • 29g Total Carb
  • 6g Fiber
  • 4g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 22g Protein
  • 6 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Place all ingredients in slow cooker, except shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine ingredients.
  2. Cook on low 6-8 hours or until heated through and rice is tender.
  3. Top with cheese before serving.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Place cheddar cheese in a pint size freezer bag.
  2. Mix all remaining ingredients and divide among indicated number of gallon size freezer bag, placing smaller bag of cheese inside larger bag before sealing. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Pour contents of gallon freezer bag into slow cooker. Cook on low 6-8 hours or until heated through and rice is tender.
  3. Top with cheese before serving.

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