Hearty Spanish Rice Bake

Method5 steps · about 1 hr 5 min

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   Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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   Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion (½ cup), and green bell pepper (¼ cup) in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

   Uses 1 pound lean ground beef · ½ cup finely chopped onion · ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper

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   Step 3: Stir beef mixture, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, water (1 cup), rice, chile sauce (½ cup), olives, jalapeno peppers (2 tablespoons), garlic (2 cloves), salt (1 teaspoon), brown sugar (1 teaspoon), ground cumin (½ teaspoon), Worcestershire sauce (½ teaspoon), cayenne pepper (¼ teaspoon), and black pepper (1 pinch) together in a large pot over medium-low heat.

   Uses 1 pound lean ground beef · ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper · 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®) · 1 cup water · ¾ cup long-grain white rice · ½ cup chile sauce · 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, or to taste · 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeno peppers, or to taste (optional)

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   Step 4: Bring beef-rice mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 30 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish and press down firmly. Top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.

   Simmer beef-rice · 30 minUses 1 pound lean ground beef · 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®) · ¾ cup long-grain white rice · 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

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   Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro (2 tablespoons).

   Uses 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided · 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro