Ranchero

Name: Ranchero
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chuck; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 clove garlic; 3/4 c. uncooked instant rice; 1 large onion; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans; 1/4 lb. Cheddar cheese; salt to taste

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

A hearty Mexican-inspired casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and melted cheese, perfect for satisfying family dinners with bold flavors.

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Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck ⓘ
1 Tbsp. oil ⓘ
1 clove garlic ⓘ
3/4 c. uncooked instant rice ⓘ
1 large onion ⓘ
1/2 c. chopped green pepper ⓘ
1 tsp. chili powder ⓘ
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes ⓘ
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans ⓘ
1/4 lb. Cheddar cheese ⓘ
salt to taste ⓘ

Instructions

Combine ground chuck, oil, garlic, salt, rice, onion, green pepper, chili powder, and tomatoes; mix in beans last.
Pour the mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes.
Remove from oven, top with cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

726 kcal 36% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.4g 51% DV

Total Fat 43.9g 56% DV

Carbs 66.5g 24% DV

Fiber 16.9g 60% DV

Sugar 5.6g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10927.5mg 100% DV

Potassium 1200.5mg 26% DV

Cholesterol 42.3mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 480.3mcg 53% DV

Vitamin C 36.5mg 41% DV

Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV

Calcium 367.5mg 28% DV

Iron 8.7mg 48% DV

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

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