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One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole

If comfort food could throw a fiesta, this One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole would be the life of the party. Brimming with vibrant colors, zesty spices, and hearty textures, every bite captures the essence of southwestern comfort. It's your favorite taco night in a crowd-pleasing, all-in-one rice and beef casserole—full of flavor, easy to customize, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Stir in diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Stir to coat the meat and vegetables evenly with the spices.
  • Pour in rice, diced tomatoes, green chiles, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Stir in corn and black beans. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes to warm through.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole. Cover and let sit off the heat for about 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, avocado, or lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 26gFat: 19gSodium: 760mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
Keyword one pot recipe, rice casserole, family dinner, easy weeknight meal, ground beef recipes, Mexican
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