Mexican Rice Casserole
This Mexican Rice Casserole is loaded with seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and melted cheese! A comforting, easy-to-make dinner that’s full of bold Tex-Mex flavor that makes the perfect one pot recipe!
Servings: 6
Cost: $17.21, $2.87 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 ounces corn, drained
- 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook for 6–7 minutes, breaking up the beef as it cooks, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the minced garlic and rice. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the rice is lightly toasted.
- Add the drained black beans, drained corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
Use a skillet with a tight-fitting lid so the rice can steam properly.
Check the rice near the end of the cooking time. If the liquid absorbs before the rice is tender, add a small amount of additional broth and continue cooking.
For a bubbly, lightly browned cheese topping, use an oven-safe skillet and broil for a few minutes after adding the cheese.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1738mg | Potassium: 892mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1346IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 5mg
