Mexican Rice Casserole with Beef and Pork

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

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.
Mexican Rice Casserole with Beef and Pork

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

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