Description
A hearty beef and rice casserole that’s easy to prepare and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream or salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add rice, beef broth, and diced tomatoes (with juice). Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, corn, and black beans (if using). Bake uncovered for another 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream or salsa.
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For extra flavor, add some hot sauce to the mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg