Gaucho Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 (16 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 (1 1/4 oz) envelope low-sodium taco seasoning
1 tsp chili powder
1 1/3 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups shredded reduced-fat mexican cheese blend

Directions:

Crumble the beef and mix with onion and pepper in a microwave dish.
Cover and microwave on high for 41/2 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring every 2 minutes and drain.
Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning and chili powder.
Cover and microwave on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring every 2 minutes.
Stir in rice.
Transfer to a shallow dish coated with cooking spray.
Cover and let stand for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and microwave on high for another minute or until cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	250.03 Kcal (1047 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.14g	14%
Cholesterol	52.51mg	18%
Sodium	337.31mg	14%
Potassium	305.86mg	7%
Total Carbs	19.59g	7%
Sugars	1.57g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.53g	6%
Protein	21.01g	42%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	15%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	341.9mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.96 Kcal (720 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.29g	14%
Cholesterol	36.11mg	18%
Sodium	231.99mg	14%
Potassium	210.36mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.48g	7%
Sugars	1.08g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	6%
Protein	14.45g	42%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	15%
Iron	1.6mg	13%
Calcium	235.2mg	34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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Weightwatchers Points

5.5

Points
6

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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