SPANISH RICE CASSEROLE

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This is easy and very tasty, it's good served hot or at room temperature for a side dish, or as a main meal. All ingredients can be adjusted to taste. Add in finely chopped jalapeno pepper or crushed chili peppper for some heat.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (drained)
1 cup water (or use juice from tomatoes with water to make 1 cup)
1/2-3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup chili sauce
salt and pepper
1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
2 -3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (can use more)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional and to taste)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat; drain the fat, and transfer beef to a large pot over medium low heat.
  • Stir in onion, garlic green pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chili sauce, salt, pepper, brown sugar, cumin and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish; press mixture down firmly.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Tonmoy Roy
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The casserole is easy to make and it reheats well.


Hirut Abayneh
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Martin Wolfek4
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the rice and the cheese topping.


Monder Kafi
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I'm not a big fan of rice casseroles, but this one was actually really good. The rice was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Uche Kingsley
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. I added some cooked chicken and vegetables to the rice, and it turned out great.


Nisan Rana
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. The rice is cooked perfectly and the vegetables are flavorful. The cheese topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Beng Creuz
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The casserole is easy to make and it reheats well.


Umar Rajput
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Sajan Kumar
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the rice and the cheese topping.


Frank Addo
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I'm not a big fan of rice casseroles, but this one was actually really good. The rice was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Bernard Coban
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. I added some cooked chicken and vegetables to the rice, and it turned out great.


Oku Gabriel
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I made this Spanish rice casserole last night and it was a hit with my family. The rice was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Bheki Maphosa
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This Spanish rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The rice is cooked in a flavorful broth with vegetables and spices, and then topped with a layer of melted cheese. The casserole is baked until gol


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