Spanish Rice Casserole
photo by Redsie
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (drained)
- 1 cup water (or use juice from tomatoes with water to make 1 cup)
- 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1⁄2 cup chili sauce
- salt and pepper
- 1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
- 2 -3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (can use more)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional and to taste)
directions
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat; drain the fat, and transfer beef to a large pot over medium low heat.
- Stir in onion, garlic green pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chili sauce, salt, pepper, brown sugar, cumin and Worcestershire sauce.
- Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish; press mixture down firmly.
- Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Questions & Replies
Reviews
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Kittencal, I had to change this recipe and don't like to make major changes to your recipes, however I did not have chili sauce so I used some of your enchilada sauce Recipe #168653 I had made for another recipe and frozen. Otherwise I followed the recipe and added the fresh cilantro and green onions on the top of the casserole. My BF loved it! It turned out great. Thank you and next time will make sure I have chili sauce.
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