Best 10 Mexican Rice And Bean Casserole Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony of Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole: A Journey Through Authentic Flavors**

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with the Mexican rice and bean casserole, a harmonious blend of vibrant flavors and textures. This hearty casserole is a symphony of Mexican-inspired ingredients, featuring fluffy rice, tender beans, savory spices, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Its versatility allows for creative variations, making it a customizable dish that caters to diverse preferences. Whether you prefer a vegetarian or meat-based version, this casserole promises a satisfying and flavorful experience. With its ease of preparation and customizable nature, it's the perfect comfort food for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Discover the authentic taste of Mexico with this delightful casserole, and create a memorable dining experience for your family and friends.

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HEALTHY VEGETARIAN MEXICAN CASSEROLE WITH RICE & BEANS



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Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole is easy to make and filled with cheesy goodness, along with brown rice and lots of veggies. This is an easy gluten free & vegetarian casserole for a weeknight dinner or your next party!

Provided by Meeta Arora

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1.5 cup Red Onion (chopped )
1.5 cup Red Bell Peppers (chopped )
1.5 cup Green Bell Peppers (chopped )
2 Jalapeños (1 sliced + 1 diced, divided (adjust to taste))
2 cups Corn kernels (frozen)
1 can Black Beans (14oz, drained and rinsed)
1 can Diced Tomatoes (14oz, I used fire-roasted)
2 tablespoon Lime juice
4 cups Cooked Brown Rice
1 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup Mexican blend cheese (shredded, for topping)
1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped )
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
2 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne (adjust to taste )
1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste )

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet with oil. Add onions, peppers and diced jalapeño. Sauté for about 4 minutes mins or until they start to brown sightly. Add the corn and saute for couple more minutes. Add the black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, lime juice and then the spices. Stir to combine. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Add the cooked brown rice and mix well. Then add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and mix it.
  • Preheat oven to 400º F. Grease the baking dish.
  • Transfer the rice and veggies mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Mexican blend cheese on the top.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling.
  • (optional) Leave a few minutes under broil if desired until lightly golden.
  • Garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeños. Cut into squares and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 418 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 whole large onion, chopped
4 cups long grain rice
Two 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
1 teaspoon cumin (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
6 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (more if needed)
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven and add the garlic and onions. Cook, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Stir constantly, making sure the rice doesn't burn. Cook over low heat, about 3 minutes.
  • Next, add the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Stir to combine and let cook, about 2 minutes. Finally, add the chicken broth and stir the mixture together. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the rice is not quite done, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Top with the cheese, and then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Serve with chopped cilantro.

MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This Mexican casserole with beef and rice is a super easy recipe for family dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings. I like to top with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro! More shredded cheese is always good, too.

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 cup long-grain rice
1 cup red salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and start to brown, then add onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess oil. Add beans, tomatoes, spinach, chicken broth, 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, rice, and salsa. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is cooked, 45 to 50 minutes. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1034.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MEXICAN RICE AND BEAN CASSEROLE



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This is tasty rice dish with a kick to it. Of coarse all the spices may be adjusted to suit taste. I have even added cooked ground beef to this to make it into a main dish.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 -4 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup water
1 1/2-2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (can use canned also)
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 fresh minced garlic cloves (or more if desired, I use 1 Tbsp)
1 (28 ounce) can undrained canned tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
3/4 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
2 teaspoons cumin (or to taste)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (use 1/8 tsp for less spicy taste)
1 -2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil with water over medium heat.
  • Add in the sliced mushrooms, green bell peppers, onion and garlic; simmer stirring often until onion is tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Add in the tomatoes (with juice, and break up slightly with a fork), beans, rice, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; mix to combine.
  • Simmer covered for about 25 minutes, or until rice is tender, and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Transfer to a large greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with mozza cheese over top.
  • Bake in oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted (also, can microwave at HIGH power for 2 minutes).

MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, greens and whites sliced
1 jalapeno, minced
2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Two 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
3/4 cup grated Cheddar
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the garlic, green onions and jalapeno and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Cook, stirring to make sure the rice doesn't burn, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, beans, diced tomatoes and diced tomatoes and green chiles and stir together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is not quite done, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Top the rice and beans with the cheese, then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice is fully cooked, about 15 minutes more. Top with chopped cilantro before serving.

MEXICAN-STYLE VEGAN BEAN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Here, the classic beans and rice combination gets a kick with ancho chile powder and cumin. The No-Cheese Sauce adds a creamy texture, and the health benefits are bumped up with zucchini, black beans, and corn. Also, be sure to check out our "cheesy" vegan rice and bean casserole. From Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook

Categories     Baked & Stuffed/">Baked & Stuffed

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted in a dry skillet and ground
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch dice
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cooked black beans, or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained and rinsed
3 ears corn, kernels removed (about 2 cups)
One recipe No-Cheese Sauce Recipe
Chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place the onion and bell pepper in a large saucepan and sauté over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the onion starts to brown. Add water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, to keep the vegetables from sticking to the pan. Add the garlic and cook for 4 minutes. Add the cumin and chile powder and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked rice, zucchini, black beans, corn, and No-Cheese Sauce, and mix well.
  • Spoon the mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve garnished with the cilantro.

MEATLESS RICE AND BEAN CASSEROLE



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This casserole is our latest meatless favorite with hearty flavor and complete protein.

Provided by LadyBeedough

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice
1 tablespoon beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
cooking spray (such as Pam®)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
¼ medium sweet yellow onion, diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
6 small baby portobello mushrooms, stemmed and roughly chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 cups Cheese, cheddar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • Combine water, rice, and beef base in a rice cooker. Seal and select setting according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in rice, black beans, tomatoes, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, basil, and paprika. Spoon into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining Cheddar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1229.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE



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My sister gave me this recipe 20 years ago and my family still loves it.

Provided by rpeijm

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup water, or more as needed
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup crushed corn chips, or to taste
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Bring rice and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir chili beans, tomato sauce, and 3/4 cup water through the cooked rice; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Pour rice mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread sour cream over the rice mixture. Sprinkle crushed corn chips over the sour cream layer; top with Mexican cheese blend.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 581.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

MEXICAN RICE & BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can mushrooms, sliced
1 large red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup converted rice
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic and red pepper until tender, about 5 minutes. Add water, rice, mushrooms, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Simmer covered until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese and green onions. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes until cheese melts. If you're low on time you can just pop it in the microwave or under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

SPICY CASSEROLE OLE - MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE



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I found this recipe on the back of a box of HEB Instant Rice. I make variations of it all the time using whatever I have on hand. I have used frozen corn, pinto beans, rotel, ground turkey, etc.

Provided by JenJenMarie

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 1 casseorole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 cup instant rice, prepared
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2/3 cup shredded American cheese

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 375.
  • In a skillet, brown beef, onion, and green pepper. Pour off excess fat.
  • Stir in salt and chili powder.
  • In a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, alternate layers of beef mixture, beans, rice, and tomato sauce.
  • Sprinke with cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 853.5, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 19.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your Mexican rice and bean casserole the best flavor. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and fresh cilantro.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans: There are many different types of beans that you can use in this casserole, so feel free to experiment until you find a combination that you like. Some popular choices include black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans.
  • Add some spice: If you like your food spicy, you can add some diced jalapeños or chili peppers to the casserole. You can also add some ground cumin, chili powder, or paprika for a more complex flavor.
  • Top with cheese: Cheese is a classic topping for Mexican rice and bean casserole. You can use any type of cheese that you like, but cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco are all popular choices.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Mexican rice and bean casserole is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular choices include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and Pico de Gallo.

Conclusion:

Mexican rice and bean casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. With its combination of rice, beans, vegetables, and cheese, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.

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