This easy and healthy recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. It's perfect for the freezer and loved by my entire family. The Taco Rice Casserole, made without beef, is delicious and makes a great freezer meal. It can be made ahead for a quick family dinner or to feed a crowd. While the recipe provides dairy-free and gluten-free modifications, it does not have to be dairy-free or gluten-free. Enjoy it for dinner tonight or keep your freezer stocked with it.
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How to Make Freezer Taco Rice Casserole
We all love taco night, but sometimes we need a heartier meal. With growing kids and busy schedules, I need a dish that combines the deliciousness of tacos with a filling casserole loaded with carbs and protein. Over the years, we have perfected this dish. With fewer than 10 simple ingredients, it's quick to prepare for freezing or baking.
To prepare this dish, start by browning ground turkey and chopped onions. After draining any grease, add taco seasoning and water, and allow it to cool. In a large mixing bowl, combine two cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies, Tofutti dairy-free sour cream (or regular sour cream), ground turkey, rice, corn, black beans, and Daiya dairy-free Mozzarella Shreds (or Mexican Style Shredded Cheese if the dish doesn’t need to be dairy free). Pour the mixture into two greased 9x13-inch pans and top with remaining cheese and chopped green onions.
TO PREPARE FOR FREEZING
Cover with plastic wrap (we prefer Press & Seal) to remove any air that could cause freezer burn. Then, cover with foil. Clearly label the top with the item's name, cooking temperature, and time. Then put it in your freezer!
TO EAT
When you’re ready to eat your Taco and Rice Casserole, remove it from the freezer and let it thaw overnight in the fridge. Once it's thawed, remove the layer of plastic wrap and cover it again with tin foil. Then, bake it at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until it's heated through. If you don’t have time to thaw it in advance, that's okay! Remove the layer of plastic wrap, recover it with tin foil, and bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Afterward, uncover the dish and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Enjoy!
HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST IN THE FREEZER?
This item can be enjoyed for approximately 6 months when stored properly.
HOW DO I MAKE IT NORMAL? (NOT GLUTEN OR DAIRY FREE?)
We understand that not everyone wants or needs to avoid dairy or gluten. You can simply use regular ingredients instead of the dairy-free or gluten-free versions. Both options are provided in the recipe card.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 packet gluten-free taco seasoning (or use regular taco seasoning if you do not need a dish to be gluten-free)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup Tofutti dairy-free sour cream (or regular sour cream if you do not need a dish to be dairy-free)
- 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 16 oz Daiya dairy-free mozzarella shreds (or Mexican Style Cheese if the dish doesn’t need to be dairy-free)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup water
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INSTRUCTIONS
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- 1. Heat olive oil and cook ground turkey and chopped onions until browned. Remove excess grease, then add taco seasoning and water. Let it cool.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes with green chilies, sour cream, rice, corn, black beans, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
- 3. Add the turkey mixture to the bowl and mix well.
- 4. Spray two 9×13 pans and divide the mixture equally between them. Top each pan with the remaining shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
PREPARE FOR FREEZING
To preserve your dish in the freezer, first cover it with plastic wrap (Press and Seal is recommended). Press the wrap down into the sides of the cooking pan to prevent any trapped air. This will help protect your dish from freezer burn and extend its freezer life. Next, cover the wrapped dish with foil, and write the name of the dish and baking instructions on top, along with the date. Finally, place the dish in the freezer.
TO BAKE
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Remember the following instructions for cooking:
- If the food is frozen, thaw it overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- If the food is thawed, remove the plastic wrap and cover it again with tin foil. Then cook it covered for 35-40 minutes.
- If cooking from frozen, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the plastic wrap and cover it again with tin foil. Bake it covered for one hour. Then remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
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