Mexican Ground Beef And Cheese Baked Rice Recipe

Name: Mexican Ground Beef And Cheese Baked Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 1/4 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste); 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (or use my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix); 1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (can use more); seasoning salt; black pepper (or cayenne pepper); 1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1/2 cup large pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced (or to taste); 2 cups uncooked converted white rice (I use Uncle Ben's converted white rice for this); 4 cups chicken broth (use about 1/4 cup less for firmer rice); 3 -4 cups grated monterey jack cheese or 3 -4 cups cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (or use my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix)
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (can use more)
seasoning salt
black pepper (or cayenne pepper)
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup large pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced (or to taste)
2 cups uncooked converted white rice (I use Uncle Ben's converted white rice for this)
4 cups chicken broth (use about 1/4 cup less for firmer rice)
3 -4 cups grated monterey jack cheese or 3 -4 cups cheddar cheese

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Heat oil in a very large oven-proof skillet with tight fitting lid or a Dutch oven with lid over medium heat.
3
Add in onions and green peppers with dryed chili pepper flakes; saute for about 3 minutes.
4
Add in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
5
Add in ground beef with taco seasoning mix; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until browned.
6
Season beef mixture with seasoning salt and black pepper (or cayenne pepper) then add in Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
7
Add in rice, sliced olives and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, stirring.
8
Add in broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
9
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (large enough to hold the mixture).
10
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until rice is desired tenderness.
11
Uncover and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese cover and return to oven to bake for about 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
12
Delicious!

1366

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic, 1 small green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Ground Beef And Cheese Baked Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Ground Beef And Cheese Baked Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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