Description
A comforting and flavorful baked rice dish combining ground beef, tomatoes, gooey cheese, and spices for a delicious family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and cooked rice, mixing well.
- Incorporate chopped bell peppers if using.
- Mix half of the cheese into the rice mixture, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or lentils for a lighter or vegetarian option. Don’t skip the resting time after baking to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked rice, beef, comfort food, casserole, cheesy