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Easy One-Pot Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole

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Make this easy one-pot Mexican rice casserole for a satisfying, cheesy comfort food dinner. This recipe uses ground beef and simple ingredients for minimal cleanup on busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and green chilies, black beans, uncooked rice, chicken broth, and taco seasoning mix. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove the skillet from the oven. Stir in the frozen corn. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the rice mixture.
  7. Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is tender.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a chicken version, substitute the ground beef with 1.5 cups of cooked, shredded chicken and reduce the broth slightly.
  • If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, cook the mixture on the stovetop until the liquid is absorbed, then transfer it to your prepared baking dish before topping with cheese and baking.
  • Serve this comfort food casserole with sour cream, salsa, or sliced avocado for extra flavor.

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