Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake
Make Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake, a Mexican dinner recipe with ground beef (80/20), olive oil, yellow onion, chopped. It has about 50 min, about 520 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake is a Mexican dinner recipe that takes about 50 min, makes 6 servings, has about 520 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonCheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz canned corn, drained
- 4 oz canned chopped green chiles, undrained
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- as desired sour cream or Greek yogurt
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How to make Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (or a large pan if transferring to a baking dish later) over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), black beans, corn, green chiles (undrained), and taco seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet tightly (or transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish and cover with foil). Simmer/bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the beef and rice mixture. Return to the oven (uncovered) and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake FAQ
How do I make Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake?
Make Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake?
The main ingredients include ground beef (80/20), olive oil, yellow onion, chopped, garlic, minced, uncooked long-grain white rice. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake take?
This recipe takes about 50 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef & Rice Bake?
Recipe Genius estimates about 520 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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