How to Make Quick Chili and Rice Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chili and rice casserole is a classic comfort food that is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love. This dish combines the heartiness of chili with the simplicity of a casserole, creating a delicious and filling dinner that is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

This quick chili and rice casserole recipe is great for those days when you want a comforting, hearty meal but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce (such as Hunt's®)
  • 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen whole-kernel corn
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 cups instant white rice (such as Minute®)
  • ¼ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Combine cooked beef, tomato sauce, corn, water, onion, chili powder, and dry mustard in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Transfer beef and rice mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    355 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 647mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 735mg