Name: Mexican Rice Casserole with Beef and Pork
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies; 0.25 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, or to taste; 2.5 cups uncooked white rice; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes; 1.5 teaspoons Southwest seasoning; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 pound ground pork; 0.5 pound ground beef, or more to taste; 0.5 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning, or to taste; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 0.5 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste; 0.5 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Mexican Rice Casserole with Beef and Pork

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A fabulous, delicious Mexican rice casserole that your whole family will enjoy! Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips!

Recipe by Holly

Updated on February 19, 2023

Mexican Rice Casserole with Beef and Pork

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, or to taste
2 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons Southwest seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 pound ground pork
½ pound ground beef, or more to taste
½ (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning, or to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
½ small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a Dutch over over medium-high heat. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add green chiles and jalapenos; cook and stir until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice; cook until coated in oil, about 3 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, Southwest seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Add lime juice and stir well. Cover with lid.
Transfer to the preheated oven and bake while you prepare the meat, 10 to 15 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and beef; saute until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Add black beans and stir.
Remove rice from the oven and mix in the meat mixture; sprinkle a few tablespoons of water on top. Continue baking until rice is tender yet firm to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes. Mix in green onions and cilantro; top casserole with Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheeses melt, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

471	Calories
19g	Fat
52g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 471
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 54mg	18%
Sodium 892mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 44mg	218%
Calcium 164mg	13%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 565mg	12%

* 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.