Description
One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole offers a quick, comforting Mexican-inspired dinner packed with seasoned smoked beef, fluffy rice, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes with green chilies. Aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, garlic and onion powder create a warm flavor profile. Cooked in beef broth, this one‑pot meal serves six, requires minimal cleanup, and can be topped with melted cheese for extra richness. Pair it with a crisp salad or warm tortillas to complete the feast. It’s perfect for all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground smoked beef
- 1 cup long‑grain rice
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the smoked beef in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add rice, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- If using, sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let melt for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One‑pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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