No more boring beef mince recipes….. Kick off the week with THIS flavour packed Mexican Ground Beef Casserole!! With corn, capsicum/bell peppers and black beans, this rice casserole is juicy, cheesy, and packed with big Mexican flavours.
One pot, quick dinner idea that’s on the table in 30 minutes!
Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with rice
This is essentially the filling for the Mexican Stuffed Peppers I shared a few weeks ago. Why am I bothering?
Because when I share a pork chop recipe on Instagram, people always ask if it can be made with chicken.
When I share a chicken thigh recipe, people always ask if it can be made with breast.
And when I share Mexican Stuffed Peppers, people ask if it can be made without the peppers…… 😂😂😂
Which actually, as strange as it sounds, I thought was a very valid question because I can imagine how irritating it would be to watch that stuffed peppers video and drool when the juicy beef rice filling comes oozing out, knowing full well you have no peppers in your fridge.
So – here’s the filling recipe which is a Mexican flavoured ground beef casserole made with rice. It’s mouth-wateringly delish!!!
What you need for Mexican Ground Beef Casserole
Here’s what you need. Feel free to substitute the capsicum, born and beans with other vegetables of choice – you need about 5 to 6 cups of diced veggies in total.
How to make this Mexican Rice Casserole
This is a one pot quick dinner that will be on your table in 30 minutes!
Essentially, it starts by browning the beef with onion and garlic, then you add a ton of Mexican spices, rice and liquids then you give it a big stir and let it simmer away on the stove until the rice is tender.
To give it a good slug of extra flavour, I like to stir in cheese as well as green onion for freshness (I also like doing this because I get a kick out of watching the cheese melt into the rice 😇), top with a bit more cheese, clamp the lid on and leave it for a minute to let the residual heat to melt the cheese.
The texture of this rice casserole is like a creamy risotto – except it tastes like juicy Enchiladas.
I love the pops of flavour and texture from the corn and beans – adds extra interest!
Another quick beef mince recipe!
Regular readers know I’m a big fan of beef mince. It’s just so easy – no chopping required, highly versatile. A great flavour absorber, quick to cook.
And this Mexican Rice Casserole is the latest addition to my ground beef recipe collection. Other than Bolognese (which is, without a doubt, the recipe I make most often!), a few of my other favourites include:
Quick Asian Beef Bowls – there’s a lot of fans of this recipe!!
Salisbury Steaks – juicy seasoned beef patties smothered in mushroom gravy
Juicy Italian Meatballs – well, actually, all meatballs!
Chilli Con Carne, Beef Tacos, Baked Ziti, Baked Spaghetti, Moussaka, Meatloaf, Homemade Hamburger Helper….
I have to stop. I love them all! Of course I do. Otherwise I wouldn’t have shared the recipe!! ~ Nagi x
Watch how to make it
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Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Rice (Beef mince!)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef (mince), lean
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cup long grain white rice , uncooked (Note 1)
- 2.5 cups (625 ml) chicken broth/stock , low sodium
- 400g (14oz) can corn kernels , drained (Note 2)
- 400g (14oz) can black beans , drained (or other beans)
- 1 capsicum/bell pepper , diced
- 1 cup green onions/shallots
- 2 cups (200g) cheese , shredded (anything that melts! Note 3)
MEXICAN SPICES:
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (Note 4)
- 1.5 tbsp dried oregano
- 3 tsp cumin
- 3 tsp coriander
- 3 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook 1 1/2 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until you no longer see raw meat (about 2 minutes).
- Add Mexican Spices and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add capsicum and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste and broth, stir to mix in.
- Add rice, corn and black beans.
- Stir, bring to simmer then cover and lower heat to medium low (simmering gently). Cook 15 minutes.
- Remove lid, quickly stir through green onion and HALF the cheese.
- Smooth top then sprinkle on remaining cheese. Cover and leave for 1 minute just to melt cheese.
- Remove from stove and serve immediately, garnished with more green onion if desired.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
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My family loved this meal,so quick and easy to make and delicious, I’m addicted to your website I can’t wait to sit down and explore your amazing recipes. Thank you.
I’m so glad it was a hit!! – N x
Should the rice be cooked first? I made it but the rice is not done?
Hi Shirley, no it is uncooked – you may need to cook slightly longer if the rice isn’t cooked, your heat may of been slightly too low – N x
Absolutely amazing! Wow! This is so incredibly good. It is perfect. Thank you so much!
I’m so glad you loved it Annie ❤️
I made this over the weekend – what a winner! Instead of paprika, I used chili powder and also used fresh corn. My, oh, my – this will be one of our all time favorites! Thanks for a terrific recipe!
Wahoo!!!! I’m so happy you loved it!
This was easy and so tasty. The whole family enjoyed it. We had a small amount left for lunch the next day which we popped into tortillas and heated til crispy in the toastie machine. Yummy!
Another great recipe Nagi thx ☺️
Perfect Pamela!
I was looking for a beans and rice recipe I could make for meatless Monday and figured this would be good even without the beef. It sure was! My husband even asked for seconds and he isn’t real thrilled with meatless meals. It has so much flavor we didn’t miss the meat. I can’t wait to make it again with the ground beef. I bet it will be amazing.
Woah that’s great to know Kathleen, I’m so happy it was a hit!
Made this last night – this is a KEEPER! I will definitely make this again! I was cleaning out my fridge, so I ended up adding in a green bell pepper as well as a red one, and threw in some celery as well!
Perfect Spiffikins!
Thanks so much for this recipe! It was quick, easy and economical as well as tasty. I m making meals for a couple of families at the moment and this was perfect will reheat brilliantly and did not break the budget!
My husband and I are Keto so I’m about to see if I can ketofy this recipe!
Love Dozer so much 🙂 My little schnauzer is about to turn 16 years old next week, Love every minute with him, he makes me happy 🙂
Thanks so much Debs, I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
How many grams of rice can i use. I dont have cups in Holland
Hi Nagi –
Only recently discovered your site and made this last night. Was a big hit with the household – and will definitely be making it again. I upped the veggie content slightly – a red and a green capsicum! – but otherwise just as you’d written.
I think next time I might up the garlic and cayenne a little bit – and possibly a little more salt. It’s a personal taste thing.
Had it all together in thirty minutes – threw some corn chips around to serve – the perfect cheap, cheerful and tasty weeknight dinner – which yields – as you point out! – plenty of leftovers for work lunches.
Oh – one thing – I used smoky paprika – but suspect a sweet one would work just as well.
Thanks again!
PS: I’ve made your brown sugar glazed/roasted carrots three times since finding your site the other week – everyone loves em! I’ve always thought glazed carrots were insipid – these are anything but! Superb!
I’m so glad it was a hit Ron!
My family loved this! I garnished it with crushed tortilla chips.
YESSSSS! Great idea!
I’m going to freeze half of this recipe before I add cheese and green onion.
Great idea Heidi!
Really easy, tasty, and one of those dishes that will be even better reheated for lunch in a day or so. Always really delicious recipes-love your site, and I ALWAYS look for Dozer!
Thanks so much for letting me know Lorna!
Made this yesterday and it’s so good. Everybody liked it. I served it with tortilla chips and some an assortment of chili pepper sauces (Tabasco, Cholulas,..) and diced chilis. Man so good. Thanks Nagi, another winner.
YESSS that would be amazing!
Delicious! Even though I didn’t have coriander & onion powder, the taste was great. I made enough to have extra to freeze. A great meal to have on hand for a busy day.
I’m so glad you loved it Darlene! It’s the perfect emergency meal from the freezer! – N x
One note I forgot to mention, prep time took me an hour. Wish I had your speed, Nagi!
Next time I may used frozen, pre-chopped veggies.
Love your recipes.
Thanks so much Gina!
I love your recipies. This one was amazing! I added 1 seeded jalapeno in with the red pepper and it was good! May use a little extra cheese on top next time (we looove cheese).
Thanks Nagi!
I hear ya Bethany! I’m a cheese monster myself ☺️
I want to make the Mexican beef casserole but struggling to find the onion powder.
Please could you tell me what else I could use instead.
Many thanks Carole x
Hi Carol, sub with garlic powder if you can’t find onion powder ☺️
Hi Nagi does this dry out much when reheated. Can’t wait to try this tomorrow but know I will have leftovers which I don’t mind if it doesn’t dry out
I’ve found it reheats perfectly Kerry!
Thanks for another fantastic recipe, my family enjoyed it very much. Your website is my goto for dinner inspiration.
Awesome Jenelle!!
Hi Nagi
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I love all animals (more than humans) to be honest. Even the scary ones. Molly my
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Please give Dozer an extra big hug and sloppy kiss for me. xxxx
They are family aren’t they Jayne! ❤️