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Mexican Rice

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"Very simple delicious beef, rice and veggie recipe -- very filling and easy clean up, too."
Mexican Rice Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 44 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced cilantro
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium stock pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any fat. Add onion and green pepper. Cook until onion is tender.
  2. Stir in the beef broth, corn, tomatoes with green chile peppers and tomato sauce. Add salsa, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cilantro. Mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil and stir in rice.
  3. Cover and cook until rice is done, about 25 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the mixture and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 27, 2003 by Navy_Mommy 
This is really good. I left the cilantro out of mine because I don't like it, but I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 19, 2007 by Debk11 
Great! The only thing that was missing was to turn the burner down to between Medium and Low... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 10, 2007 by THAIDER 
This recipe rates 5 stars made without any omissions or substitutions. (I find it irritating... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 18, 2004 by PIDGENOTMIDGE 
This is a great, easy recipe! I too left out the cilantro. I used a can of corn, drained, in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 2, 2004 by HSLATER351 
Easy, filling and popular with my two toddlers. I substituted enchilada sauce for the tomato... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 16, 2006 by lh1lh2 
My family thought this was very good. We put it in flour tortillas. I followed everything on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 2, 2004 by CARRIEMC 
My family and I loved it! Even my two year old cleaned her plate! I did, however, add taco... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 25, 2006 by LEXIANDJACK 
Great recipe! This recipe makes a very flavorful and satisfying entree. I prepared this dish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 11, 2006 by LIZK65 
A great start; need to adjust the spices for added flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 15, 2006 by Kat 
Very good, amendable recipe - I used regular brown rice, just increased the cooking time. I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Mexican Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 510

  • Total Fat: 18.3g
  • Cholesterol: 74mg
  • Sodium: 1294mg
  • Total Carbs: 59.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.6g
  • Protein: 28.3g

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