MEXICAN GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE BAKED RICE

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Don't leave out the green olives it's what makes this dish, the more olives the better it will be LOL! I have even added in a can of drained black beans to this. Make certain to sprinkle LOTS of cheese on top! This rice dish is DELICIOUS! You will need a very large skillet for this. I use my own taco seasoning mix (#76616) to make this recipe.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (or use my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix)
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (can use more)
seasoning salt
black pepper (or cayenne pepper)
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup large pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced (or to taste)
2 cups uncooked converted white rice (I use Uncle Ben's converted white rice for this)
4 cups chicken broth (use about 1/4 cup less for firmer rice)
3 -4 cups grated monterey jack cheese or 3 -4 cups cheddar cheese

Steps:

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Heat oil in a very large oven-proof skillet with tight fitting lid or a Dutch oven with lid over medium heat.
Add in onions and green peppers with dryed chili pepper flakes; saute for about 3 minutes.
Add in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
Add in ground beef with taco seasoning mix; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until browned.
Season beef mixture with seasoning salt and black pepper (or cayenne pepper) then add in Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
Add in rice, sliced olives and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, stirring.
Add in broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (large enough to hold the mixture).
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until rice is desired tenderness.
Uncover and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese cover and return to oven to bake for about 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.1, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 117.8, Sodium 1361.5, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 46

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Brandon Sanchez

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

rubeul khan

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.

Ashley Pelton

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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of beef in this recipe. It was still very flavorful, and my family loved it.

Bamila Behailu

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I made this recipe in a slow cooker, and it turned out great. I just browned the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker with the other ingredients.

NDRI NGUESSAN PAUL

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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the rice, and they didn't even notice the hidden veggies.

Alex Babu

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I added some black beans and corn to this recipe, and it was delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.

Quin hajarah

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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili powder. The dish was still very flavorful, and my family loved it.

Tashi Belmat

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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef and cheese are always cooked perfectly, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful.