Description
This Easy One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines ground beef, rice, beans, and a variety of spices, all cooked together in one pot for easy preparation and minimal cleanup. With a cheesy topping and optional garnishes, this dish is a family-friendly favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Rice and Seasonings:
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Cheese:
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess grease if needed. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Rice and Ingredients: Stir in rice, tomatoes, beans, corn, tomato sauce, spices, and salt. Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 18-20 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or shredded rotisserie chicken for the ground beef.
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or use hot diced tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1½ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
