Mexican Casserole with Beef

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This Mexican casserole with beef recipe is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comfort of a casserole. Packed with tender beef, zesty spices, and layers of tortillas and cheese, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. Perfect for a family dinner or a potluck gathering, this casserole is easy to make and will leave everyone asking for seconds. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish makes it a crowd-pleaser that is guaranteed to become a favorite.

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Mexican casserole with beef recipe details

Mexican casserole with beef recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:113

Rice, ground beef, and bacon cooked with vegetables with a semi-spicy tomato sauce. One of my favorites growing up.
Ready in: 1 hour 40 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• dash pepper
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 slices bacon

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 1 hour 15 mins | Extra time: 10 mins

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Brown beef.
3. In an ungreased 2 quart casserole dish, place layer of uncooked rice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Pour 1 can tomato sauce and hot water over rice.
5. Add onion and pepper, then layer of ground beef. Sprinkle salt.
6. Top with layer of corn.
7. Add chili powder to remaining can of tomato sauce and pour over corn.
8. Top with bacon.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until rice is done.