ONE POT MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE

One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole is a fuss-free solution for those craving a hearty, flavorful meal in a flash. This dish brings together the zing of taco seasoning, the savory goodness of ground beef, and the sweetness of sweet corn, all simmered together with rice in a delicious tomato-based sauce. Topped with a generous sprinkle of melty Mexican cheese blend, it’s comfort food at its finest. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends, this casserole is a versatile option that can stand alone as a satisfying main.

Ingredients:

1 medium Onion, diced

1 ½ cup Ground Beef

¾ tsp Garlic Powder

1 ½ tbsp. Taco Seasoning

¾ cup Sweet Corn, drained

¾ cup Tomato Sauce

1 ½ cup Beef Broth

¾ cup White Rice

1/3 cup Salsa

¾ cup Mexican 3 Cheese Blend, shredded

Salt to taste

Pinch of Black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef once the skillet is hot, and cook and crumble until no longer pink.
3. Sprinkle garlic powder, half of the taco seasoning, pepper, and salt over beef. Mix well.
4. Once the beef is cooked, add beef broth, tomato sauce, salsa, sweet corn, and white rice. Mix thoroughly.
5. Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Then, reduce the heat to low and let the rice simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until soft.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover, and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese melts.
8. Once ready, transfer the rice to the serving dish and serve hot.

Yield: 4

ONE POT MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE

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One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole is a fuss-free solution for those craving a hearty, flavorful meal in a flash.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 1 ½ cup Ground Beef
• ¾ tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 ½ tbsp. Taco Seasoning
• ¾ cup Sweet Corn, drained
• ¾ cup Tomato Sauce
• 1 ½ cup Beef Broth
• ¾ cup White Rice
• 1/3 cup Salsa
• ¾ cup Mexican 3 Cheese Blend, shredded
• Salt to taste
• Pinch of Black pepper

Instructions

1.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add ground beef once the skillet is hot, and cook and crumble until no longer pink.
3.Sprinkle garlic powder, half of the taco seasoning, pepper, and salt over beef. Mix well.
4.Once the beef is cooked, add beef broth, tomato sauce, salsa, sweet corn, and white rice. Mix thoroughly.
5.Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.
6.Then, reduce the heat to low and let the rice simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until soft.
7.Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover, and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese melts.
8.Once ready, transfer the rice to the serving dish and serve hot.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350Total Fat: 15gCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18g