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How to Make Mexican Rice Casserole with Beef and Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a hearty and flavorful weeknight dinner that the whole family will love? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Mexican Rice Casserole with Beef and Pork. Packed with savory meat, tender rice, and a symphony of Mexican spices, this casserole is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • ¼ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, or to taste
  • 2 ½ cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Southwest seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ½ pound ground beef, or more to taste
  • ½ (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • ½ small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch over over medium-high heat. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add green chiles and jalapenos; cook and stir until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice; cook until coated in oil, about 3 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, Southwest seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Add lime juice and stir well. Cover with lid.
  • Transfer to the preheated oven and bake while you prepare the meat, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and beef; saute until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Add black beans and stir.
  • Remove rice from the oven and mix in the meat mixture; sprinkle a few tablespoons of water on top. Continue baking until rice is tender yet firm to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes. Mix in green onions and cilantro; top casserole with Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheeses melt, about 5 minutes more.

    • Nutrition

    471 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 892mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 164mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 565mg

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    Beef recipes
    Pork recipes
    Rice recipes
    Casserole recipes
    Mexican recipes