One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole (Cheesy 40-Minute Dinner)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (185 g) long grain white rice, rinsed and well drained
• 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) low-sodium beef broth
• 1 can (8 oz/225 g) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup (120 g) salsa, mild or medium
• 1 can (15 oz/425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (165 g) corn kernels, frozen or canned and drained
• 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• Sour cream, avocado, sliced jalapenos, or tortilla chips for serving, optional