Spanish Rice Bake

Name: Spanish Rice Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 0.5 cup finely chopped onion; 0.25 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes; 1 cup water; 0.75 cup uncooked long grain rice; 0.5 cup chile sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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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.

Recipe by MELODIE

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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.
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.
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 Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 604mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 22mg	108%
Calcium 111mg	9%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 445mg	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.