Recipe: Mexican Beef Quinoa Casserole - Marla Meridith

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, well drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup black olives, chopped
• 2 cups shredded cheese (a combo of cheddar & mozzarella is great)
• sliced green onion
• fresh avocado
• fresh cilantro
• chopped fresh tomatoes