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Easy One-Pot Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole

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Make this hearty, cheesy Mexican rice casserole in one pot for simple weeknight dinners and easy cleanup. It uses ground beef, rice, and bold taco seasoning for satisfying Tex-Mex flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in enchilada sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, uncooked rice, chicken broth, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Cover the skillet and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove the skillet from the oven. Stir in the frozen corn.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  8. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter meal, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
  • If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the cooked mixture to your prepared baking dish before adding the broth and baking.
  • Serve this hearty rice hotdish with sour cream or chopped cilantro for added freshness.

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