Texas Rice Recipe
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Texas Rice

By: WGADSTAR  
"It is not known where this recipe originated, but it has been used as hot dish on outings and potlucks for at least 30 years. Rice and ground beef in tomato sauce, baked under a layer of shredded cheese. A great way to feed several with hamburger and easy to keep on hand ingredients. Leftovers can be made into quick roll-ups by microwaving in a tortilla."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings, crumble and set aside. Add ground beef, green pepper, and onion to the skillet; cook over medium-high heat until the beef is evenly browned. Drain excess grease, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place beef and cooked rice into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir in the tomatoes, bacon and reserved drippings, mixing until everything is well blended. Spread the shredded cheese over the top.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly, and the center is heated through.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 393 | Total Fat: 17.9g | Cholesterol: 68mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2004 by NKIMLEE 
Yummy, yummy, yummy. This was terrific. If you really like bacon, though, and don't want to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by Jill Beesley 
This recipe would be something that my grandma from the Ozarks would make. It was hearty,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2007 by dbray 
Great comfort food and easy to make! I added and 1/2 cup extra cheese and bacon rather than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2007 by Beckycooks 
3 stars for me, means pretty average. This dish is basic and good, but not great. If you need... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2005 by JennyP 
I originally found this recipe, under the name Spanish Rice, in an old Betty Crocker kids'... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2005 by MOONNOODLE 
This was ok - I thought it was kind of bland and too tomatoey - it kind of had a metallic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2004 by SUPERSUZY40 
This receipe was so easy to prepare, and it was just fabulous!!! Great tasting. The WHOLE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by NAOMILEN 
This was very easy and good. The leftovers remained tasty after days. And in a tortilla the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2008 by Angelaiscool 
It didn't tell me whether or not to drain the tomatoes, so I did, and it turned out pretty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by jelene 
Family ate it, but didn't seem to like it. MORE

 
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