Mexican Rice and Beef Casserole

"My husband and I sort of made this up tonight for dinner. We were planning on having enchiladas, but had no enchilada sauce. Then we decided a casserole was in order! This casserole is fluffy and flavorful... Hope you enjoy it!"
 
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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Rinse rice in a mesh strainer for a minute or so to remove excess starch. Drain well.
  • In an oven safe dutch oven, heat oil on the stove-top until a few grains of rice thrown in sizzle. Add rice and saute for 4-5 minutes until rice begins to toast and turn translucent.
  • While rice sautes, brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
  • Add tomato sauce, broth, chile powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, beef, corn and salsa. (note:if you want to use fresh onion or garlic, saute with ground beef before adding all to the rice.).
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and move into pre-heated oven.
  • Bake for 30-45 minutes (depending on your oven) stirring about 20 minutes in to ensure even cooking of the rice.
  • Remove from oven, remove lid and sprinkle with shredded cheese, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

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I am 26 years old, married with one lovely son, Eli!. I currently work full time, but will soon be very part time! I am working on losing my baby weight, and getting back to my former healthy ways after slacking while pregnant. I love to cook and am always looking for new ideas and techniques to try.
 
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