HEARTY SPANISH RICE BAKE
Ground beef, fresh onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and rice are simmered in a sweet-hot sauce then baked with Cheddar cheese and garnished with fresh cilantro. Spice it up with Ro-Tel® instead of regular canned tomatoes, cayenne, and jalapeno peppers. I have also added extra Cheddar cheese and you can substitute a Mexican blend or any other cheese if you like. Warning: this will spice up your life if you use the optional ingredients.
Provided by Hugh
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and green bell pepper in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
- Stir beef mixture, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, water, rice, chile sauce, olives, jalapeno peppers, garlic, salt, brown sugar, ground cumin, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- Bring beef-rice mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 30 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish and press down firmly. Top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 92.2 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1074.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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Qasim Khan
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 2 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make, but the flavor was just okay.
Concillia Chituu
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The rice was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Chepkemoi Dorcas
[email protected]The rice was a bit mushy for my liking. I think I would cook it for a little less time next time.
SHIHAB HASAN (EMON)
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Rahshon Bostic
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Frederick Acker
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the chorizo, which gave the dish a nice smoky flavor.
Mario Trujillo
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a big success! My husband and kids loved it. The rice was fluffy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
queen mfundisi
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The rice was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Dad Banger
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make, yet so flavorful. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Eshetu Tilahun
[email protected]This Spanish rice bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I especially liked the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again.