4.5 from 141 votes
Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole
This Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole combines seasoned ground beef with onion, bell pepper, garlic, and a blend of corn, black beans, green chilies, and salsa. Uncooked rice simmers with beef broth until tender, then a layer of melted Mexican blend cheese tops the dish. The result is a hearty casserole with a mix of textures from tender meat to soft rice and creamy cheese, offering a flavorful all-in-one meal that reflects traditional taco seasonings and layered ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
424 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 onion , chopped
- 1 green bell pepper , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning (either 1 store-bought packet or homemade)
- 1-1/2 cups red salsa
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup corn , drained
- 1 (16-ounce) can black beans , drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chilies
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese Cheddar, Monterrey Jack, shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the chopped onion, and bell pepper in oil for about 5 minutes or until the onion and bell pepper are softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.
- Add the ground beef and cook for another 5 minutes. After the ground beef is cooked, drain the extra grease.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked ground beef and stir until the ground beef is covered with the taco seasoning.
- After the ground beef is seasoned and cooked, add the drained corn, black beans, salsa, tomato paste, and green chilies and stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dish.
- Add the uncooked rice and beef broth.
- Cover and bring the rice mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 18 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded Mexican Cheese over the casserole. Cover for about 3 to 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Garnish with chopped tomatoes, green onions, or cilantro. Serve hot!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
936mg
(39%)
Potassium
575mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
660IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
20.5mg
(23%)
Calcium
465mg
(47%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 936mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 20.5mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 465mg | 47% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.