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Spanish Rice Bake

Spanish Rice Bake

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 45 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 🧅 ½ cup finely chopped onion
    • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
    • 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes
    • 💧 1 cup water
    • ¾ cup uncooked long grain rice
    • ½ cup chile sauce
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 pinch ground black pepper
    • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat and transfer beef to a large pot over medium-low heat.

3

Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chile sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper. Let this simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Press down firmly and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.

5

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

6

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 19
    Protein
  • 25
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the rice mixture.Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned for a fresher taste.You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based ground meat to make it healthier or vegetarian-friendly.Add sliced jalapeños if you want to increase the spiciness.