One-Pot Mexican Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Name: One-Pot Mexican Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 500 g ground beef, lean; 1 1/4 cup long-grain white rice; 400 g can black beans; 400 g can corn kernels; 1 onion; 1 capsicum/bell pepper; 3 clove garlic, minced; 2.5 cup chicken broth / stock; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cup cheese; 1 cup green onions/shallots; 3 tsp cumin; 3 tsp coriander; 3 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp paprika; 1.5 tbsp dried oregano; 1.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper

This hearty one-pot Mexican ground beef casserole is a family favorite, combining savory beef mince with fluffy rice, black beans, and vibrant spices. It's an easy weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor and topped with gooey melted cheese.

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

ground beef, lean
500 g
long-grain white rice
0.3 cup
can black beans
400 g
can corn kernels
400 g
onion
1
capsicum/bell pepper
1
garlic, minced
3 clove
chicken broth / stock
2.5 cup
tomato paste
0.3 cup
olive oil
2 tbsp
cheese
2 cup
green onions/shallots
1 cup
cumin
3 tsp
coriander
3 tsp
onion powder
3 tsp
paprika
2 tsp
dried oregano
1.5 tbsp
salt
1.5 tsp
cayenne pepper
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, then sauté for about 1.5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook for approximately 2 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go, until the meat is browned and no longer pink.

Stir in the Mexican spices (cumin, coriander, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and salt). Cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices and release their aroma.

Add the diced bell pepper (capsicum) and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth, mixing thoroughly to ensure the paste is fully incorporated into the liquid.