Quick Spanish Rice Casserole

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

This Quick Spanish Rice Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines the savory tastes of brown rice, beans, and ground meat, topped with melty cheddar cheese. It's perfect for families or gatherings, and is especially convenient for camping trips, offering a satisfying meal in one dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans Brown Beauty Spanish rice
  • 1 or 2 cans Ranch Style beans
  • 1 lb. ground meat
  • 1 onion
  • 1 lb. Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp. chili powder

Instructions

  1. Brown meat and onion.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add rice and beans; heat to boiling and put in casserole.
  4. Top with cheese and serve with Doritos and a salad.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

439 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.1g 50% DV
Total Fat 16.5g 21% DV
Carbs 55.6g 20% DV
Fiber 15.8g 56% DV
Sugar 3.4g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1257mg 55% DV
Potassium 1184mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 456.3mcg 51% DV
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 330.3mg 25% DV
Iron 8.9mg 49% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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