How to Make Hearty Spanish Rice Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hearty Spanish Rice Bake is a delicious and satisfying dish that will quickly become a family favorite. This recipe takes the classic flavors of Spanish cuisine and combines them with the simplicity of a casserole, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion.

This dish is packed with savory flavors, including tender rice, spicy chorizo, and a rich tomato sauce. The addition of vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and corn add a pop of color and brightness to the dish, while b...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup long-grain white rice
  • ½ cup chile sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeno peppers, or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and green bell pepper in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir beef mixture, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, water, rice, chile sauce, olives, jalapeno peppers, garlic, salt, brown sugar, ground cumin, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a large pot over medium-low heat.
  • Bring beef-rice mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 30 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish and press down firmly. Top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    430 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 1075mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 322mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 393mg