Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe - (4.7/5)

Ingredients

• FOR THE MEXICAN SEASONING:
• 1/2 cups white or brown rice, prepared per instructions
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small sweet yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped (red, orange or yellow)
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7.5-ounce) small can tomato sauce
• 1 small can El Pato (Mexican tomato sauce)
• 1 small can mild green chilis
• 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (divided)
• 1 cup each shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
• Mexican Blend
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• Store in an air tight container. Great spices for making tacos, too.
• GARNISHES:
• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Guacamole