Quick Mexican Casserole
2 cans pinto beans with jalapeno (or chop and add your own)
2 cans spanish rice or 1 box Zatarain spanish rice cooked
1 lb. ground meat
1 med. onion
1 pkg. McCormick original Chili seasoning mix
2 cups grated cheddar cheese or colby jack
Brown ground meat and diced onion. Toss meat,(after adding chili mix) beans and rice in a 9 X 13 pan and mix. Put cheese on top and bake till hot and bubbling.
For a crowd of 20, I'd make 2 pans. This is really good.
Can be made ahead. When I make with Zatarains, I add Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis, cook till done then add to pan with extra water to keep it sort of lukey.