Spicy Rice Casserole

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Makes: 8 cups
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound

lean ground beef (15% fat)

medium onion, chopped

small bell or jalapeño pepper, chopped

1 cup

rice, uncooked

2 cups

chopped tomato, fresh or canned, with juice

2 cups

water

1 Tablespoon

chili powder (or more to taste)

1 Tablespoon

dried oregano leaves

1 teaspoon

salt

1⁄2 cup

(2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Brown meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). Drain fat.
Add onion and peppers and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are soft.
Add rice, tomato, 2 cups water, and spices. Mix well and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add more water if needed.
Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Try brown rice and simmer for 10 more minutes.
If using instant rice, reduce water to 1 cup.
Try ground turkey in place of beef.

Serving Size:

1 cup

Preparation time:

10 minutes

Cooking time:

45 minutes

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