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Easy One-Pot Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole

A generous slice of cheesy mexican rice casserole featuring ground meat, black beans, and bright yellow corn kernels.
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Make this incredibly satisfying Mexican rice casserole for a quick weeknight dinner. This one-pot dish combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, beans, and melted cheese for a hearty Tex-Mex comfort food experience with simple cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, Ro-Tel, black beans, corn, uncooked rice, beef broth, taco seasoning, and cumin into the skillet. Mix everything well to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, cover the skillet and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid. Check the rice for doneness; if it is still too firm, add a splash more broth and cook covered for a few more minutes.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half of the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Spread the rice mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For an even easier cleanup, you can cook this entirely in an oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, skipping the transfer to a baking dish.
  • If you prefer ground turkey or chicken, substitute it for the ground beef in this recipe.
  • Serve this Cheesy Tex Mex Casserole with sour cream, fresh cilantro, or sliced avocado for extra flavor.
  • You can find more quick dinner ideas on our Pinterest account.

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