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Mexican Rice Casserole

A tasty rice dish with a Mexican flair this Mexican Rice Casserole is easy, made in one dish and absolutely filling. The perfect weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 602kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper small diced
  • 1 medium onion small diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces corn drained
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 16 ounces salsa
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese divided
  • Fresh chopped cilantro for serving
  • your favorite taco toppings

Instructions

  • In a large skillet with deep sides over medium heat add the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion, cook until the beef is no longer pink, break it up into crumbles. Drain any excess liquid. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the taco seasoning and mix it in.
  • Add the black beans, corn, beef broth, salsa, and tomato sauce, stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
  • Next add the rice and stir it in.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes. I like to stir it about every 10 minutes to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom. It is done when the rice is tender and most of the liquid is evaporated, it will thicken more as it cools.
  • Take off the heat, add half of the cheese and stir it in.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top, cover, and let it melt.
  • Add fresh chopped parsley, serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

  1. Make sure you use long-grain white rice and not instant.
  2. You can substitute any cheese that you like, we also like plain cheddar or a mexican blend.
  3. Frozen corn can be used.
  4. We like to use lean ground beef usually at least 85/15 so it doesn't produce as much grease.
  5. If you have a homemade taco seasoning that you like to use, go for it!
  6. This can be frozen, see my tips above on that.
  7. You can add or take away any of the ingredients that you like such as the corn or beans.
  8. Top with any of your favorite taco toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1362mg | Potassium: 1210mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1244IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 379mg | Iron: 5mg