Zesty Beef and Rice Recipe

Name: Zesty Beef and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 ½ cups cooked rice; 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (8 ounce) packagecubed Velveeta cheese; 1 cup crumbled butter flavored cracker; ½ cup chopped walnuts or ½ cup pecans; 2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 ½ cups cooked rice
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) packagecubed Velveeta cheese
1 cup crumbled butter flavored cracker
½ cup chopped walnuts or ½ cup pecans
2 tablespoons margarine, melted

1
In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink.
2
Drain well.
3
Add rice, corn, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt and bring to a boil.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Stir in Velveetta cheese, until cheese melts.
6
Spoon into greased 9x13 baking dish.
7
Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, and melted margarine, and sprinkle over top of casserole.
8
Bake uncovered at 350F for 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbly hot.

1355

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 2 ½ cups cooked rice, and more.

Yes, Zesty Beef and Rice 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.

Zesty Beef and Rice

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