Spanish Rice(Quick-Easy-Cheap)

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

A quick and budget-friendly Spanish-inspired rice dish packed with flavorful salsa, cheesy topping, and hearty beef, perfect for a satisfying family meal or weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. hamburger
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 jar chunky salsa
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 pkg. shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown and drain the hamburger.
  2. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  3. Combine the cooked rice, browned hamburger, chunky salsa, and spaghetti sauce in a baking dish.
  4. Top with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

244 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 8g 10% DV
Carbs 31.7g 12% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 711.3mg 31% DV
Potassium 190.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 19.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 32.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 175mg 13% DV
Iron 1.5mg 9% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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