One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole

In this recipe, the rice gets cooked right in the pot! You can customize the recipe and add different veggies to your liking. 

This One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole is a complete meal that can be cooked in 30 minutes or less!  Your whole family will love this tasty casserole full of beef, rice, corn, and tons of Mexican flavor!

Firstly, this recipe can be served as a main course or a side dish. If you want to try a tapas-style setting, then serve as a side. One-Pot Mexican Rice Casserole is great for any time of the year. Whether it’s a warm summer’s day or a chilly winter’s afternoon. You can’t go wrong with whipping this up in under 30 minutes to feed the masses or for meal prep. 

What is Tapas Style Food?

This style of serving food originated in Spain and has become a popular style of serving around the world. You serve smaller portions of savory dishes so everyone can taste all the different meals prepared. In conclusion; you can try this style with any type of food you serve. Whether it be savory dishes, appetizers, snacks, or any meal you have prepared for the family or guests. 

Can I make this One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole any healthier?

There are a few ingredients you can easily swap out to give this recipe a healthier appeal to someone who is trying to make better food choices. First off, swap out the white rice for brown rice. Brown rice is high in fiber, magnesium, and a ton of other amazing nutrients your body needs. White rice has artificial nutrients which obviously is nowhere near as healthy for you. A second option you can try is switching out your ground beef for either ground turkey or chicken. Obviously, it will have a slightly different taste and texture but both of those meats are leaner with less fat content. 

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb Ground Beef

1 Small Onion (Diced)

Salt & Pepper (To taste)

2 tbsp Taco Seasoning

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 cup White Rice

1 1/2 cups Beef Broth

1 15 oz can Corn (Drained)

8 oz Tomato Sauce

1/2 cup Salsa

1 cup Shredded Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper and cook until brown.

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Step 2: Sprinkle the beef with garlic powder and taco seasoning and stir until well-mixed.

Step 3: Add the beef broth to the pan along with the tomato sauce, salsa, and rice.

Step 4: Add Corn and stir until well mixed.

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Step 5: Cover the pan and bring it to a boil. Adjust the heat to low and continue to simmer for about 18 to 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.

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Step 6: Sprinkle the cheese on top and cover again. Allow the cheese to melt for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve

and enjoy!