Spanish Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Spanish Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (drained); 1 cup water (or use juice from tomatoes with water to make 1 cup); 1/2 - 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice; 1/2 cup chili sauce; salt and pepper; 1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste); 2 -3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (can use more); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional and to taste)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (drained)
1 cup water (or use juice from tomatoes with water to make 1 cup)
1/2 - 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup chili sauce
salt and pepper
1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
2 -3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (can use more)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional and to taste)

1
Set oven to 375 degrees.
2
Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
3
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat; drain the fat, and transfer beef to a large pot over medium low heat.
4
Stir in onion, garlic green pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chili sauce, salt, pepper, brown sugar, cumin and Worcestershire sauce.
5
Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish; press mixture down firmly.
6
Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
7
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, 1 small green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spanish Rice 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.

Spanish Rice Casserole

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