Mexican Rice Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Mexican Rice Casserole
50 min.
6
445kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile dish that can serve as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this mouthwatering Mexican Rice Casserole! Not only is this recipe gluten-free, but it's also packed with bold flavors and easy to prepare in just 50 minutes. With each serving containing around 445 calories, this dish is perfect for those watching their waistline.

This Mexican Rice Casserole features a delectable mix of ingredients, including long grain rice, ground beef, Mexicorn, and salsa. To make this dish, simply simmer the rice in water, preheat your oven, and brown the ground beef in a skillet. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, then transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. After baking it for 30 minutes, add shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is perfectly melted.

With its enticing blend of spices and textures, this Mexican Rice Casserole is sure to be a hit at any meal. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking for a new weeknight dinner option, this gluten-free dish is both satisfying and simple to prepare. So grab your frying pan, saucepan, and casserole dish, and get ready to dive into a world of Mexican-inspired culinary delights!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • lb ground beef 
  • cup rice long grain
  • 11 ounce mexicorn kernel corn ) canned
  • 16 ounce salsa 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • casserole dish
  • wooden spoon
  • aluminum foil
  • kitchen timer

Directions

  1. Place the 2 cups of water and long grain rice in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, place a lid on, set timer for 20 minutes and cook rice until done.2 Preheat oven to 350°F.3 In a skillet, brown ground beef and drain.
  2. Place in a large mixing bowl.4 In large mixing bowl, add the jar of salsa to the ground beef. Also add chili powder, Mexicorn, rice and salt.
  3. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined well.5 Spray a 2 quart casserole dish. Put rice mixture into dish. Cover with a lid or foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.6 At 30 minutes, take off lid/foil.
  4. Add shredded cheddar cheese evenly over top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.7
  5. Remove from oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories445kcal
Protein19.54%
Fat44.42%
Carbs36.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.7
Glycemic Load
14.96
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.730000050172%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:445.33kcal
22.27%
Fat:22.18g
34.12%
Saturated Fat:9.54g
59.6%
Carbohydrates:40.48g
13.49%
Net Carbohydrates:37.56g
13.66%
Sugar:4.85g
5.39%
Cholesterol:72.51mg
24.17%
Sodium:1015.86mg
44.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.95g
43.91%
Selenium:22.44µg
32.05%
Zinc:4.6mg
30.67%
Vitamin B12:1.82µg
30.29%
Phosphorus:299.62mg
29.96%
Vitamin B3:5.19mg
25.95%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
23.82%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.57%
Calcium:182.74mg
18.27%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.2%
Potassium:552.33mg
15.78%
Vitamin A:692.52IU
13.85%
Iron:2.34mg
12.99%
Vitamin B5:1.28mg
12.76%
Magnesium:50.23mg
12.56%
Fiber:2.92g
11.67%
Copper:0.21mg
10.52%
Vitamin E:1.56mg
10.37%
Folate:40.3µg
10.07%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.21%
Vitamin C:5.65mg
6.85%
Vitamin K:5.37µg
5.12%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
Source:Food.com