Spanish Rice Bake

Spanish Rice Bake
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    4.4K

Embark on a culinary journey with this Spanish Rice Bake, a harmonious blend of savory ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice, all simmered in a tantalizing sweet-hot sauce. Baked to golden perfection with a blanket of melted Cheddar and a fresh cilantro garnish, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    25 g
  • Cholesterol
    67 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    604 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to a large pot or Dutch oven. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the onion and green bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), water, rice, chile sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the rice mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Press down gently to even the surface and sprinkle evenly with the shredded Cheddar cheese. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving. (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a diced jalapeño pepper when sautéing the onion and bell pepper.
To prevent sticking, you can lightly grease the casserole dish before adding the rice mixture.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the simmering mixture.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 1.5K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Gail Bayer

    This recipe is a weeknight winner! Easy to follow and the whole family loved it.

  • Olin Kris

    I used brown rice and it turned out great, just needed to add a little more liquid.

  • Isaias Crist

    The sauce is perfectly balanced - not too sweet, not too spicy. Will definitely make again.

  • Lorenza Hauck

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this!

  • Leola Rippin

    I added some corn and black beans to make it a complete meal. Delicious!

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