Description
This One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole is a flavorful, hearty dish that combines ground beef, savory spices, and rice in a delightful mix perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Small Onion
- Diced
- Salt & Pepper
- To Taste
- 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice
- 1 1/2 Cups Beef Broth
- 1 15 Ounce Can Corn
- Drained
- 8 Ounces Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Salsa
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with diced onion over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, taco seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Once the beef is browned, stir in the rice, beef broth, corn, tomato sauce, and salsa.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover for a few minutes to melt the cheese before serving.
Notes
Using long grain white rice is essential for the perfect texture. For an extra kick, feel free to add jalapeños or your favorite peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole, Ground Beef, Easy Recipes, Comfort Food