Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

Ali Segersten (author) Sep 12, 2021

Main Dishes Mexican Tex-Mex Casserole One Pot Meal Quick and Easy Recipe Red Meat Rice

Difficulty

Average Recipe

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

This easy and kid-friendly meal can easily be prepared on busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook. I like to use extra lean grass-fed ground beef here because there isn't a chance to drain the fat off after cooking the beef. Leave the cheese off if you are dairy-free! Serve with a simple cabbage and cilantro salad with sliced avocados on the side.

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 medium white onion chopped

1 pound ground beef

3 cloves garlic crushed

1 jalapeño peppers diced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1^½ teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground coriander

1^½ teaspoons Herbamare (or sea salt)

1 cup diced tomatoes

1^½ cups white basmati rice rinsed and drained

2^½ cups chicken stock

2 cups cooked pinto beans drained

1 medium summer squash diced (or zucchini)

1 cup grated raw cheddar cheese

Garnish

1 limes cut into wedges

½ cup chopped cilantro