5 from 15 votes
Mexican Rice Casserole
The Mexican Rice Casserole layers cooked ground chuck with instant rice, bell peppers, and a tomato sauce spiked with chili powder, topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese. Baking combines the flavors and adds a golden cheese crust. Quick-cooking ingredients and a straightforward method make this hearty dish suitable for a comforting family meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
309 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 lices Bacon
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup rice Minute brand instant rice
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain.
- Add the onion and green pepper to the bacon drippings in the skillet and cook until tender. Add the rice and cook until golden. Stir in the ground chuck and garlic and cook until the beef is almost done.
- Stir in the water, tomato sauce, and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Transfer half of the meat mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese, and then add the remaining meat. Top with the rest of the cheese and the bacon.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
271mg
(6%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
470IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
8.3mg
(9%)
Calcium
220mg
(22%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.