Mexican Rice Casserole with Beef and Pork

Feed a crowd this Mexican rice casserole, a big pot of tangy spiced pork, beef, peppers, black beans, and green chiles, all topped in cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 471 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound ground pork
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 2 ½ cups uncooked white rice
• ½ small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
• ¼ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, or to taste
• 1 ½ teaspoons Southwest seasoning
• ½ pound ground beef, or more to taste
• ½ (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a Dutch over over medium-high heat. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add green chiles and jalapenos; cook and stir until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice; cook until coated in oil, about 3 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, Southwest seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Add lime juice and stir well. Cover with lid.

Step 3

Transfer to the preheated oven and bake while you prepare the meat, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and beef; saute until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Add black beans and stir.

Step 5

Remove rice from the oven and mix in the meat mixture; sprinkle a few tablespoons of water on top. Continue baking until rice is tender yet firm to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes. Mix in green onions and cilantro; top casserole with Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheeses melt, about 5 minutes more.