Fiesta Taco Rice Bake

Members of the Buzz Feed Community were asked to share their favorite lines of poetry in honor of National Poetry Month. Here are some of their responses. I had difficulty choosing a favorite but really liked the expressive emotion conveyed in these lines. 

From “Funeral Blues” by W.H. Auden:

“He was my North, my South , my East and my West
My working week and my Sunday rest
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that love would last forever, I was wrong.” 

Check it out-you might find some favorites. 

48 Of The Most Beautiful Lines Of Poetry
http://www.buzzfeed.com/sarahgalo/measuring-my-life-with-coffee-spoons?bffb&utm_term=.lwxqKOK3v9#.jc8YdGd1Lg

Official kick off- Recipe Round-Up for Cinco de Mayo

Fiesta Taco Rice Bake

Cook's Notes: Winner Winner recipe! Brings together all your favorite flavors of tacos, salsa, and a side of rice all in one easy- to- make casserole. Perfect for any busy night or when you crave a Mexican dish. Recipe adapted from parade.com and serves 6.  The dish tastes even better the second night. You may have to add some chicken broth to reheat as rice absorbs the liquid. Prep ingredients ahead for easier assembly. 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef or ground Italian sausage
• 1 TB. olive oil 
• 1 cup each red,yellow,orange sweet mini peppers and diced onions
• 1/2 cup your favorite chunky salsa 
• 2 TB dry taco seasoning mixture
• 1 small can Steamfresh Mexicorn 
• 1/2 can black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 4 oz. can diced green chiles, drained and patted dry on a paper towel  
• 1-1/4 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1 can (14 oz.) Roasted Diced Tomatoes with Basil and Oregano  
• 2 cups Mexican Blend Cheese, divided 

Directions:

• Grease a glass 9 x 9 dish or a 3 qt baking dish and preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
• In a large skillet brown meat, crumble and drain grease from pan. Set meat aside. 
• Wipe skillet clean,add olive oil and saute onions and peppers until soft. 
• Return meat to skillet add in rest of ingredient except cheese. Mix well and then add in 1 cup cheese. 
• Pour meat mixture into baking dish and cover with foil. Bake 45-50 minutes or until rice is cooked.
• Uncover, add rest of cheese and bake 5 minutes until cheese is melted.     

To serve line bowl with crushed chips and spoon filling in. A side of cornbread and fresh fruit pairs well with this dish.