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One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole – Easy, Cheesy, and Family-Friendly!


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey • 1 onion, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 bell pepper, diced • 1 cup long grain rice • 1 can (15oz) black beans, drained • 1 can (15oz) corn, drained • 1 can (10oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies • 2 cups chicken broth • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp chili powder • ½ tsp paprika • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped • 2 tbsp vegetable oil


Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven
  2. Brown ground meat over medium-high heat
  3. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper
  4. Cook 5 minutes until vegetables soften
  5. Stir in rice and cook 2 minutes
  6. Add cumin, chili powder, and paprika
  7. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes
  8. Bring to boil, then reduce heat
  9. Cover and simmer 18-20 minutes until rice is tender
  10. Stir in black beans and corn
  11. Cook 5 minutes more
  12. Sprinkle with cheese and cover until melted
  13. Garnish with fresh cilantro
  14. Serve hot

PREP TIME & NUTRITION: Prep Time: 15 mins, Cook Time: 30 mins, Total Time: 45 mins, Servings: 6, Calories: 320, Net Carbs: 25g, Fats: 14g, Protein: 22g