Easy One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole
Easy, cheesy and filled with southwestern flavor this Mexican Rice Casserole is a delicious dinner option for any night of the week. Super hearty and filling, the whole family will love this.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 441kcal
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
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn drained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 16 ounces salsa
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups 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.1 pound lean ground beef, 1 green bell pepper, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Add the taco seasoning and mix it in.1 packet taco seasoning
- Add the black beans, corn, beef broth, salsa, and tomato sauce, stir to combine. Bring to a boil.1 can black beans, 1 can corn, 2 cups beef broth, 16 ounces salsa, 8 ounces tomato sauce
- Lastly, add the rice and stir it in.1 cup long-grain white rice
- 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.2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top, cover, and let it melt.
- Add fresh chopped cilantro, serve with your favorite taco toppings.Fresh chopped cilantro for serving, your favorite taco toppings
Notes
- Make sure you use long-grain white rice.
- You can use any of your favorite cheese's, we like Colby Jack.
- Top with any of your favorite taco toppings.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above.
- Try to use a lean ground beef to reduce grease, we like 85/15.
Nutrition
Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1306mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1053IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 3mg