One Skillet Mexican Rice Casserole
Recipes Beef Main Dish Mexican Quick and Easy Seasonal cooking
Description
If you have 30 minutes, you have time to make this easy, delicious casserole. It's prepared in just one skillet, so clean up is a snap, making it a perfect meal for busy families.
Ingredients
1 T. olive oil
1 c. onion, diced
1 c. green bell peppers, diced
1 c. red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. beef chorizo
1 1/2 c. long grain rice
1 T. chili powder
1 T. paprika
2 t. cumin
2 t. granulated garlic or powder
2 1/2 c. low-sodium beef broth or stock
1 10 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes, with its juices
1 can black beans, drained
1 1/2 c. frozen corn (or canned or fresh)
2 c. shredded Cheddar, Colby or Pepper Jack cheese
cilantro, for optional garnish
Directions
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Heat a 12 inch skillet on medium-high heat; add olive oil, bell peppers, and onion; cook for 2-3 minutes; add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ground beef and chorizo; cook until no longer pink; discard fat.
Add the rice and spices; stir until combined.
Add the beef broth/stock, tomatoes, beans, and corn; bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low; cover; cook 20-22 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Remove from the heat. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle the cheese on top; cover; let set until the cheese has melted.
Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.
8 servings.