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Mexican Ground Beef Rice

30-Minute Mexican Ground Beef Rice: A Flavorful Family Favorite

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A flavorful and easy-to-make Mexican ground beef rice casserole that combines lean ground beef, instant rice, salsa, and cheese for a hearty meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups instant rice
  • 1 cup medium salsa
  • 1/2 cup Heinz chili sauce
  • 8.75 oz canned corn, not drained
  • 4 oz canned chopped green chilies, not drained
  • 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp dried chives

Instructions

  1. Place a large saute pan on the stove over medium-high heat and add a dab of butter or margarine to the pan.
  2. Cook the ground beef in the saute pan.
  3. Add diced onions to the pan while the ground beef is cooking.
  4. Continue cooking the ground beef and onions, being sure to crumble the ground beef well.
  5. Once the ground beef is fully cooked, drain the grease from the pan.
  6. With the pan still over medium-high heat, add the chicken broth to the pan.
  7. Add the instant rice to the pan.
  8. Stir gently until all of the rice is submerged in the liquid.
  9. Leave the dish to simmer, stirring occasionally, until all of the liquid is absorbed by the rice.
  10. Add the salsa, chili sauce, canned corn, chopped green chilies and taco seasoning to the pan.
  11. Do not drain the canned corn and canned green chilies before adding them to the pan. Stir well.
  12. Leave the dish to simmer for a few minutes and then remove the pan from the heat.
  13. Add two cups of the shredded cheese to the pan.
  14. Stir until the cheese is fully combined with the ground beef and rice mixture.
  15. Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheese on top but this time do not stir it in.
  16. Sprinkle the dried chives on top of the cheese.
  17. Leave the dish to sit for a few minutes to allow the cheese on top to melt.
  18. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce grease.
  • Do not drain the canned corn and green chilies for added moisture.
  • Adjust salsa and chili sauce for desired spiciness.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Find it online: https://www.frostyrecipes.com/mexican-ground-beef-rice-recipe/