No more boring beef mince recipes….. Kick off the week with THIS flavour packed Mexican Ground Beef Casserole!! With corn, capsicum/bell peppers and black beans, this rice casserole is juicy, cheesy, and packed with big Mexican flavours.
One pot, quick dinner idea that’s on the table in 30 minutes!
Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with rice
This is essentially the filling for the Mexican Stuffed Peppers I shared a few weeks ago. Why am I bothering?
Because when I share a pork chop recipe on Instagram, people always ask if it can be made with chicken.
When I share a chicken thigh recipe, people always ask if it can be made with breast.
And when I share Mexican Stuffed Peppers, people ask if it can be made without the peppers…… 😂😂😂
Which actually, as strange as it sounds, I thought was a very valid question because I can imagine how irritating it would be to watch that stuffed peppers video and drool when the juicy beef rice filling comes oozing out, knowing full well you have no peppers in your fridge.
So – here’s the filling recipe which is a Mexican flavoured ground beef casserole made with rice. It’s mouth-wateringly delish!!!
What you need for Mexican Ground Beef Casserole
Here’s what you need. Feel free to substitute the capsicum, born and beans with other vegetables of choice – you need about 5 to 6 cups of diced veggies in total.
How to make this Mexican Rice Casserole
This is a one pot quick dinner that will be on your table in 30 minutes!
Essentially, it starts by browning the beef with onion and garlic, then you add a ton of Mexican spices, rice and liquids then you give it a big stir and let it simmer away on the stove until the rice is tender.
To give it a good slug of extra flavour, I like to stir in cheese as well as green onion for freshness (I also like doing this because I get a kick out of watching the cheese melt into the rice 😇), top with a bit more cheese, clamp the lid on and leave it for a minute to let the residual heat to melt the cheese.
The texture of this rice casserole is like a creamy risotto – except it tastes like juicy Enchiladas.
I love the pops of flavour and texture from the corn and beans – adds extra interest!
Another quick beef mince recipe!
Regular readers know I’m a big fan of beef mince. It’s just so easy – no chopping required, highly versatile. A great flavour absorber, quick to cook.
And this Mexican Rice Casserole is the latest addition to my ground beef recipe collection. Other than Bolognese (which is, without a doubt, the recipe I make most often!), a few of my other favourites include:
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Quick Asian Beef Bowls – there’s a lot of fans of this recipe!!
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Salisbury Steaks – juicy seasoned beef patties smothered in mushroom gravy
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Juicy Italian Meatballs – well, actually, all meatballs!
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Chilli Con Carne, Beef Tacos, Baked Ziti, Baked Spaghetti, Moussaka, Meatloaf, Homemade Hamburger Helper….
I have to stop. I love them all! Of course I do. Otherwise I wouldn’t have shared the recipe!! ~ Nagi x
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Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Rice (Beef mince!)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef (mince), lean
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cup long grain white rice , uncooked (Note 1)
- 2.5 cups (625 ml) chicken broth/stock , low sodium
- 400g (14oz) can corn kernels , drained (Note 2)
- 400g (14oz) can black beans , drained (or other beans)
- 1 capsicum/bell pepper , diced
- 1 cup green onions/shallots
- 2 cups (200g) cheese , shredded (anything that melts! Note 3)
MEXICAN SPICES:
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (Note 4)
- 1.5 tbsp dried oregano
- 3 tsp cumin
- 3 tsp coriander
- 3 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook 1 1/2 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until you no longer see raw meat (about 2 minutes).
- Add Mexican Spices and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add capsicum and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste and broth, stir to mix in.
- Add rice, corn and black beans.
- Stir, bring to simmer then cover and lower heat to medium low (simmering gently). Cook 15 minutes.
- Remove lid, quickly stir through green onion and HALF the cheese.
- Smooth top then sprinkle on remaining cheese. Cover and leave for 1 minute just to melt cheese.
- Remove from stove and serve immediately, garnished with more green onion if desired.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
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Leslie says
This was really yummy. It made a bunch of servings and freezes well. Thanks for putting out so many easy to follow recipes for tasty dishes!
Nagi says
You’re so welcome Leslie!
Ginky says
Both my husand and I (very mature couple, classed as elderly by some) thought this was delicious, it did take 40mins to cook. We both love trying new recipes and find your site easy to follow and enjoyable.
Nagi says
Thank you so much Ginky!
AnitaPM says
All the family loved this, even the fussiest Easter. Served it with a fresh guacamole and corn chips. Yum!
Sheri says
Such a brilliant tasty way to use mine! We absolutely loved this easy week night meal- packed with flavour! I love your food blog as do my hungry family! Thank you
Nagi says
Sounds like a winner Anita 🙌
Tom says
I had some crushed tortilla chips left over from a taco salad, put them down before the last layer of cheese and it made for a delicious crunchy topping!
Not sure what that did to the calorie or sodium count, but the kids loved it.
Nagi says
Great idea Tom!!
Jenny says
My family loved this meal,so quick and easy to make and delicious, I’m addicted to your website I can’t wait to sit down and explore your amazing recipes. Thank you.
Nagi says
I’m so glad it was a hit!! – N x
Shirley Smith says
Should the rice be cooked first? I made it but the rice is not done?
Nagi says
Hi Shirley, no it is uncooked – you may need to cook slightly longer if the rice isn’t cooked, your heat may of been slightly too low – N x
Annie says
Absolutely amazing! Wow! This is so incredibly good. It is perfect. Thank you so much!
Nagi says
I’m so glad you loved it Annie ❤️
Candace says
I made this over the weekend – what a winner! Instead of paprika, I used chili powder and also used fresh corn. My, oh, my – this will be one of our all time favorites! Thanks for a terrific recipe!
Nagi says
Wahoo!!!! I’m so happy you loved it!
Pamela van der Ploeg says
This was easy and so tasty. The whole family enjoyed it. We had a small amount left for lunch the next day which we popped into tortillas and heated til crispy in the toastie machine. Yummy!
Another great recipe Nagi thx ☺️
Nagi says
Perfect Pamela!
Kathleen D says
I was looking for a beans and rice recipe I could make for meatless Monday and figured this would be good even without the beef. It sure was! My husband even asked for seconds and he isn’t real thrilled with meatless meals. It has so much flavor we didn’t miss the meat. I can’t wait to make it again with the ground beef. I bet it will be amazing.
Nagi says
Woah that’s great to know Kathleen, I’m so happy it was a hit!
spiffikins says
Made this last night – this is a KEEPER! I will definitely make this again! I was cleaning out my fridge, so I ended up adding in a green bell pepper as well as a red one, and threw in some celery as well!
Nagi says
Perfect Spiffikins!
Debs says
Thanks so much for this recipe! It was quick, easy and economical as well as tasty. I m making meals for a couple of families at the moment and this was perfect will reheat brilliantly and did not break the budget!
My husband and I are Keto so I’m about to see if I can ketofy this recipe!
Love Dozer so much 🙂 My little schnauzer is about to turn 16 years old next week, Love every minute with him, he makes me happy 🙂
Nagi says
Thanks so much Debs, I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Ana says
How many grams of rice can i use. I dont have cups in Holland
Ron, Brisbane says
Hi Nagi –
Only recently discovered your site and made this last night. Was a big hit with the household – and will definitely be making it again. I upped the veggie content slightly – a red and a green capsicum! – but otherwise just as you’d written.
I think next time I might up the garlic and cayenne a little bit – and possibly a little more salt. It’s a personal taste thing.
Had it all together in thirty minutes – threw some corn chips around to serve – the perfect cheap, cheerful and tasty weeknight dinner – which yields – as you point out! – plenty of leftovers for work lunches.
Oh – one thing – I used smoky paprika – but suspect a sweet one would work just as well.
Thanks again!
PS: I’ve made your brown sugar glazed/roasted carrots three times since finding your site the other week – everyone loves em! I’ve always thought glazed carrots were insipid – these are anything but! Superb!
Nagi says
I’m so glad it was a hit Ron!
Jocelyn says
My family loved this! I garnished it with crushed tortilla chips.
Nagi says
YESSSSS! Great idea!
Heidi Hollands says
I’m going to freeze half of this recipe before I add cheese and green onion.
Nagi says
Great idea Heidi!
Lorna says
Really easy, tasty, and one of those dishes that will be even better reheated for lunch in a day or so. Always really delicious recipes-love your site, and I ALWAYS look for Dozer!
Nagi says
Thanks so much for letting me know Lorna!
Brendan O'Hara says
Made this yesterday and it’s so good. Everybody liked it. I served it with tortilla chips and some an assortment of chili pepper sauces (Tabasco, Cholulas,..) and diced chilis. Man so good. Thanks Nagi, another winner.
Nagi says
YESSS that would be amazing!
Darlene Bosse says
Delicious! Even though I didn’t have coriander & onion powder, the taste was great. I made enough to have extra to freeze. A great meal to have on hand for a busy day.
Nagi says
I’m so glad you loved it Darlene! It’s the perfect emergency meal from the freezer! – N x
Darelne says
One note I forgot to mention, prep time took me an hour. Wish I had your speed, Nagi!
Next time I may used frozen, pre-chopped veggies.
Gina farrugia says
Love your recipes.
Nagi says
Thanks so much Gina!
Bethany Joy Payne says
I love your recipies. This one was amazing! I added 1 seeded jalapeno in with the red pepper and it was good! May use a little extra cheese on top next time (we looove cheese).
Thanks Nagi!
Nagi says
I hear ya Bethany! I’m a cheese monster myself ☺️