Description
A hearty casserole made with ground beef, vegetables, and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 green pepper (diced, about ¾ cup)
- 2 cups canned tomatoes (with juice, 16 ounces)
- ½ cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large 12” cast iron skillet (or other skillet) over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and pepper together until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables start to soften. Drain off any fat.
- Add the tomatoes, uncooked rice, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover the cast iron skillet (or other oven-proof skillet or baking pan) with an oven-safe lid or with aluminum foil.
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Bake covered for 35-45 minutes or until the rice is tender. Use a fork to fluff the rice. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg