Mexican-Style Beef Casserole

"From: "The Bean Cookbook" by Norma S. Upson (1982). Hearty and filling. Brown rice usually takes about 45 minutes so I'm including that in the cooking time. *If you would like some heat or a chile flavor consider adding tabasco, jalapenos or diced mild green chilies. I just made this with salsa instead of tomatoes and added black pepper. I was very pleased with the results. A simple flavored hearty meal. I'm used to mexican dishes having cumin and it may work with this but I liked it being different and it may appeal to people who don't like cumin. I think black olives and bell pepper would be good in it too. Some people may also want to add layers of cheese but I was really surprised at how good it was without it. To cut down the fat more you could cook the onions with the ground beef and skip the butter."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 20mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cook rice according to package directions, adding bouillon cube to cooking water.
  • When the rice is nearly done, saute onion in butter.
  • Crumble beef and add to onion with garlic, mustard, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook until meat loses pinkness. Drain grease if needed.
  • Layer half the meat mixture in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole.
  • Spread cooked rice over meat.
  • Spoon tomatoes over rice.
  • Spoon beans with liquid over tomatoes.
  • Put remaining meat mixture over beans.
  • Combine paprika and cheese and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake uncovered at 350F for 30 minutes.
  • I enjoyed this with sour cream.

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Reviews

  1. This was good and once the rice was done took no time to get this on the table. I did use the tomatoes since DH bought a hotter than we use salsa and my dish had more liquid then I would have liked. Next time I would add mild salsa, mild green chilies, the beans and seasonings then simmer for a bit. Mix in the rice and serve with more salsa, tortillas or chips, and sour cream. Made and reviewed for Kittencal's Recipe Tag Game.
     
  2. This is true comfort food! I followed the recipe to the "T" as I usually find myself overpowering Mexican dishes with too many spices. This was just perfect! I used brown jasmine rice and once that was cooked, it all went together quickly. I served this with cornbread and a green salad. It's a definite winner! Thanks Engrossed! Made and Reviewed for Everyday is a Holiday Tag Game.
     
  3. This was good and easy to make. Next time I think I would use egg noodles instead of the rice (personal preference) and I would add cheddar cheese. Will make again.
     
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Tweaks

  1. This was good and easy to make. Next time I think I would use egg noodles instead of the rice (personal preference) and I would add cheddar cheese. Will make again.
     

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