Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb. ground beef (we used 93/7% fat)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 large green pepper (diced)
  • 1 large red pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 large white onion (diced)
  • 1.5 cups minute white/brown rice*
  • 2 cups beef broth (chicken broth works too)
  • 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 4-oz. can green chiles
  • 1 15-oz. can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 15-oz. can sweet corn (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheddar cheese

Instruction

  • Prep: First, preheat the oven to 375ºF and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Brown Ground Beef: Place ground beef in a frying pan and cook over medium/high heat until fully cooked. It will take around 7-10 minutes. If you used a fattier beef, drain the excess fat from the beef.
  • Mix: Transfer cooked meat into the casserole dish and add the rest of the ingredients (minus the cheese) into the casserole dish and mix to combine.
  • Bake: Cover casserole dish with tin foil and bake at 375ºF for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, mix, and sprinkle on cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes, uncovered.
  • Let the casserole sit on the stovetop for 10-15 minutes to further thicken up.