Healthy Maven
Brown ground beef in a large pan over medium heat with olive oil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
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In a 9×13 casserole dish, add the dry quinoa and chicken stock. Stir to combine. This is the base layer of this layered casserole.
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In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes and spices.
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Top the quinoa mixture with half of the tomato mixture, the ground beef, bell pepper, green onions, corn, black beans and kale.
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top
Top with the remaining half of diced tomatoes. Sprinkle cheese and chili flakes on top, if using.
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Cover the casserole dish with a top or tin foil and bake at 350ºF for 45 minutes. Remove the cover after 45 minutes and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
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