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

Spanish rice bake is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or for a simple weeknight meal. This flavorful dish combines the classic flavors of Spanish rice with ground beef, bell peppers, onions, and cheese, creating a hearty and satisfying one-dish meal that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or a potluck, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup uncooked long grain rice
  • ½ cup chile sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 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).
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat and transfer beef to a large pot over medium low heat.. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chile sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper.
  • Let this simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transport this to a 2-quart casserole dish. Press down firmly and sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 604mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 445mg