Best 10 Mexican Ground Beef And Cheese Baked Rice Recipes

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If you're looking for the perfect comfort food to warm your soul, a hearty bowl of Mexican Ground Beef and Cheese Baked Rice fits the bill! This delicious and satisfying dish combines the bold flavors of Mexican spices with the comforting goodness of rice and melted cheese. In just a few simple steps, you can create a meal that the whole family will love - perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH RICE (BEEF MINCE!)



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Recipe video above. A big juicy pot of beef and rice loaded with Mexican flavours! The rice is tender and perfectly cooked, and the tomato sauce is generously flavoured with a Mexican Spice mix. A quick dinner made in one pot with not much prep!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion (, finely chopped)
3 garlic cloves (, minced)
500g (1 lb) ground beef ((mince), lean)
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 1/4 cup long grain white rice (, uncooked (Note 1))
2.5 cups (625 ml) chicken broth/stock (, low sodium)
400g (14oz) can corn kernels (, drained (Note 2))
400g (14oz) can black beans (, drained (or other beans))
1 capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)
1 cup green onions/shallots
2 cups (200g) cheese (, shredded (anything that melts! Note 3))
0.5 tsp cayenne pepper ((Note 4))
1.5 tbsp dried oregano
3 tsp cumin
3 tsp coriander
3 tsp onion powder
2 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook 1 1/2 minutes until onion is translucent.
  • Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until you no longer see raw meat (about 2 minutes).
  • Add Mexican Spices and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add capsicum and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato paste and broth, stir to mix in.
  • Add rice, corn and black beans.
  • Stir, bring to simmer then cover and lower heat to medium low (simmering gently). Cook 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid, quickly stir through green onion and HALF the cheese.
  • Smooth top then sprinkle on remaining cheese. Cover and leave for 1 minute just to melt cheese.
  • Remove from stove and serve immediately, garnished with more green onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 2039 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This Mexican casserole with beef and rice is a super easy recipe for family dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings. I like to top with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro! More shredded cheese is always good, too.

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 cup long-grain rice
1 cup red salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and start to brown, then add onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess oil. Add beans, tomatoes, spinach, chicken broth, 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, rice, and salsa. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is cooked, 45 to 50 minutes. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1034.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MEXICAN GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE BAKED RICE



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Don't leave out the green olives it's what makes this dish, the more olives the better it will be LOL! I have even added in a can of drained black beans to this. Make certain to sprinkle LOTS of cheese on top! This rice dish is DELICIOUS! You will need a very large skillet for this. I use my own taco seasoning mix (#76616) to make this recipe.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (or use my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix)
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (can use more)
seasoning salt
black pepper (or cayenne pepper)
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup large pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced (or to taste)
2 cups uncooked converted white rice (I use Uncle Ben's converted white rice for this)
4 cups chicken broth (use about 1/4 cup less for firmer rice)
3 -4 cups grated monterey jack cheese or 3 -4 cups cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat oil in a very large oven-proof skillet with tight fitting lid or a Dutch oven with lid over medium heat.
  • Add in onions and green peppers with dryed chili pepper flakes; saute for about 3 minutes.
  • Add in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
  • Add in ground beef with taco seasoning mix; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until browned.
  • Season beef mixture with seasoning salt and black pepper (or cayenne pepper) then add in Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
  • Add in rice, sliced olives and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, stirring.
  • Add in broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (large enough to hold the mixture).
  • Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until rice is desired tenderness.
  • Uncover and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese cover and return to oven to bake for about 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.1, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 117.8, Sodium 1361.5, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 46

MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 whole large onion, chopped
4 cups long grain rice
Two 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
1 teaspoon cumin (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
6 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (more if needed)
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven and add the garlic and onions. Cook, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Stir constantly, making sure the rice doesn't burn. Cook over low heat, about 3 minutes.
  • Next, add the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Stir to combine and let cook, about 2 minutes. Finally, add the chicken broth and stir the mixture together. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the rice is not quite done, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Top with the cheese, and then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Serve with chopped cilantro.

SPANISH RICE WITH GROUND BEEF



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I don't know the origin of this recipe, but it's one that has been in my family for a long time. I can remember eating it often as a little girl.-Beverly Austin, Fulton, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 bottle (32 ounces) tomato or vegetable juice
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain. Stir in the onion, green pepper, garlic and chili powder. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SPANISH BEEF AND RICE BAKE RECIPE



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This Spanish Beef and Rice Bake is one of the best Mexican dishes that comes together quickly on a busy night! It's one of our favorite family dinner recipes.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound lean ground beef ((can also use ground turkey))
1/2 onion (minced)
1 green bell pepper (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained ((14.5 ounces))
1 cup water
1/2 cup salsa
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
ground black pepper (to taste)
1 can refried beans ((15 ounce))
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, lower heat to medium low heat. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, salsa, rice, chili sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper.
  • Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Press down firmly into the pan, then spread refried beans on the top and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 904 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Born out of a need to rid the fridge of extras, this Mexican casserole recipe is flexible. Add more corn to make it sweeter, if you like. You can also spice it up as hot or mild as you want. -David Mills, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives and sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine beans and salsa. Cover and microwave 1-2 minutes or until spreadable., Place three tortillas in a greased round 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with half the beef, bean mixture, corn and cheese; repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE



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A great way to use a pound of ground beef and make a dinner that all will love. It's so easy too! If you cannot find Mexicorn by Green Giant, you can use a regular can of corn or frozen corn. To control the heat of the dish, you can choose mild, medium or hot salsa!

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 cup long grain rice
2 cups water
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place the 2 cups of water and long grain rice in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, place a lid on, set timer for 20 minutes and cook rice until done.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  • In large mixing bowl, add the jar of salsa to the ground beef. Also add chili powder, Mexicorn, rice and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined well.
  • Spray a 2 quart casserole dish. Put rice mixture into dish. Cover with a lid or foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • At 30 minutes, take off lid/foil. Add shredded cheddar cheese evenly over top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE WITH BEEF AND PORK



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A fabulous, delicious Mexican rice casserole that your whole family will enjoy! Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips!

Provided by Holly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 23

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 470.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 892.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

MEXICAN BEEF & RICE CASSEROLE



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Make Mexican Beef & Rice Casserole tonight: a tasty way to make a pound of ground beef serve eight. Mexican Beef & Rice Casserole also freezes well!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Special Occasion Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas)
1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Brown meat in large nonstick skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet.
  • Reserve 1 cup cheese for later use. Add remaining cheese and all remaining ingredients to meat; mix well.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 40 to 50 min. or until rice is tender. Top with reserved cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

Tips:

  • Use a medium-grain rice for this recipe, such as jasmine or basmati. These types of rice hold their shape well and won't become mushy when baked.
  • Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any starch and help the rice cook evenly.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground sausage. You could also add some chopped bacon or chorizo.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as diced bell peppers, onions, or corn.
  • If you don't have any taco seasoning on hand, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Top the casserole with a generous amount of shredded cheese before baking. This will create a golden brown crust and help hold the casserole together.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite Mexican toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo.

Conclusion:

Mexican Ground Beef and Cheese Baked Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The combination of rice, ground beef, cheese, and taco seasoning creates a flavorful and satisfying casserole that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Mexican meal, give this recipe a try.

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