Texas Rice Recipe

Name: Texas Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice; 6 slices bacon; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1
Combine rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
2
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings, crumble and set aside. Add ground beef, green pepper, and onion to the skillet; cook over medium-high heat until the beef is evenly browned. Drain excess grease, and season with salt and pepper.
3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4
Place beef and cooked rice into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir in the tomatoes, bacon and reserved drippings, mixing until everything is well blended. Spread the shredded cheese over the top.
5
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly, and the center is heated through.

1197

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Fat

Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice, 6 slices bacon, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, and more.

Yes, Texas 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!

Texas Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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