Mexican Rice and Beef Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Rice and Beef Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups tomato sauce; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; salt and pepper; 1 12 lbs ground beef; 1 (16 ounce) can kernel corn, drained; ⅓ cup hot sauce or ⅓ cup salsa; shredded cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 12 lbs ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can kernel corn, drained
⅓ cup hot sauce or ⅓ cup salsa
shredded cheese (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Rinse rice in a mesh strainer for a minute or so to remove excess starch.
3
Drain well.
4
In an oven safe dutch oven, heat oil on the stove-top until a few grains of rice thrown in sizzle.
5
Add rice and saute for 4-5 minutes until rice begins to toast and turn translucent.
6
While rice sautes, brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
7
Add tomato sauce, broth, chile powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, beef, corn and salsa.
8
(note:if you want to use fresh onion or garlic, saute with ground beef before adding all to the rice.
9
).
10
Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and move into pre-heated oven.
11
Bake for 30-45 minutes (depending on your oven) stirring about 20 minutes in to ensure even cooking of the rice.
12
Remove from oven, remove lid and sprinkle with shredded cheese, if desired.
13
Enjoy!

672

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups basmati rice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups tomato sauce, 2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Mexican Rice and Beef Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mexican Rice and Beef Casserole

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