⏱ 37 min totalMexican Skillet Casserole
Per 1 serving · 159 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g18% of calories
- Carbs33g48% of calories
- Fat11g34% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Mexican Skillet Casserole (159 g) has 276 calories, with 12 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (48% of calories). It is high in protein (25% DV), thiamine (20% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 21% and 20% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein25%
- Thiamine20%
- Vitamin B620%
- Folate (B9)24%
- Vitamin B1228%
- Iron47%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber19%
- Vitamin E10%
- Riboflavin (B2)15%
- Niacin18%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Calcium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium21%
- Saturated fat20%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ cup White rice
⅛ tbsp Olive oil
¼ cup, chopped Onion
½ cloves, minced Garlic
¹⁄₁₆ lb Ground beef
¼ tbsp Chili powder
⅛ tbsp, ground Cumin seed- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
⅛ can Black beans
¼ oz Cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Prepare rice as per package directions; set aside.
- 2
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with oil.
- 3
Sauté onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add beef. Cook until browned., about 12 minutes, stirring to crumble.
- 5
Drain and return to pan.
- 6
Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt.
- 7
Add rice and beans. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stirring occasionally .
- 8
Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and remove from heat.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (159 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 48 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) | 98 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 35 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 107 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 187 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 11 μg | 21% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 39 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 296 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 9 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 19 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.5 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 276 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 52minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 33minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 39minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Mexican Skillet Casserole?
One serving of Mexican Skillet Casserole (1 serving) has 276 calories, which works out to 174 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Mexican Skillet Casserole high in protein?
It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (25% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Mexican Skillet Casserole keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 28 g of net carbs and 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Mexican Skillet Casserole?
487 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Mexican Skillet Casserole?
2.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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