Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole
This Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole is an easy, cheesy, delicious family dinner. It is made with ground beef, rice, salsa, cheese, and a few other simple ingredients. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight or any night when you want a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper to your taste
- 3 Tablespoons taco Seasoning either 1 packet from a store or homemade.
- 1-1/2 cups red salsa
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup corn drained
- 1 16-ounces can black beans, drained
- 1 can 4 ounces green chilies
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked.
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 cups Mexican Blend Cheese Cheddar or Monterrey Jack
Instructions
- Cook the bell pepper and chopped onion in olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat for 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Mix the minced garlic in a saucepan and heat for approximately 1 minute, stirring occasionally to keep it from burning.
- Cook the ground beef for 5 more minutes. Drain any extra grease after the ground beef has been cooked.
- Mix the taco seasoning with the ground beef. Stir until it is coated.
- Once the ground beef has been seasoned and cooked, you can add the salsa, tomato paste and green chilies to the mixture and stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Add the uncooked rice to the beef broth.
- Cover the rice mixture and bring it to a boil. After that, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 18 minutes.
- Sprinkle Mexican cheese over the casserole. Allow the cheese to melt for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve with green onions, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve immediately
