Spanish Rice Bake

Spanish Rice Bake

Ground beef, fresh onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes and rice are simmered in a sweet-hot sauce of chile, brown sugar, cumin and Worcestershire. This savory rice dish is then baked with Cheddar and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

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

Directions

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

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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 Facts (per serving)

350
Calories
19g
Fat
25g
Carbs
19g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 24%
Saturated Fat8g 42%
Cholesterol67mg 22%
Sodium604mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars3g
Protein19g
Vitamin C22mg 108%
Calcium111mg 9%
Iron4mg 20%
Potassium445mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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