Spicy Rice Casserole
Prep time:
10 min
Cook time:
45 min
Yield:
8 Servings
Serving Size:
1 Cup
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (15% fat)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell or jalapeño pepper, chopped
1 cup rice, uncooked
2 cups chopped tomato, fresh or canned, with juice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
3⁄4 cup (3 ounces) shredded low fat cheddar cheese
Directions
Brown meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). Drain fat.
Add onion and peppers and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are soft.
Add rice, tomato, 2 cups water, and spices. Mix well and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add more water if needed.
Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
Try brown rice and simmer for 10 more minutes.
If using instant rice, reduce water to 1 cup.
Try ground turkey in place of beef.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (15% fat)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell or jalapeño pepper, chopped
1 cup rice, uncooked
2 cups chopped tomato, fresh or canned, with juice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
3⁄4 cup (3 ounces) shredded low fat cheddar cheese
Directions
Brown meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). Drain fat.
Add onion and peppers and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are soft.
Add rice, tomato, 2 cups water, and spices. Mix well and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add more water if needed.
Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
Try brown rice and simmer for 10 more minutes.
If using instant rice, reduce water to 1 cup.
Try ground turkey in place of beef.
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