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Beefy Spanish Rice

By: Ruth Ann Klassen 
"This recipe came from my husband's grandmother. It's quick to make and very tasty. Hearty helpings of this specially seasoned rice disappear in a hurry at our dinner table.--Ruth Ann Klassen, Aberdeen, Idaho"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, seasonings and rice. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350°: for 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Footnotes

  • Using instant brown rice in Beef Spanish Rice recipe cuts down on the cooking time. Try substituting cheddar cheese with a more mild Monterey Jack Cheese.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2007 by Mrs. Dancer   view full review
I tried the other beefy spanish rice and was disappointed but not with this one. I did add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by Ringolover5   view full review
This recipe was good but I did change it a bit. I added one large green bell pepper and one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2007 by YANKEE44   view full review
I found this easy to make and my wife and I found it quite tasty. The second time that I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2011 by wantabunch   view full review
Like most others, I changed this up a bit, but I really liked the fact that it uses brown rice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2010 by Lindsay   view full review
Family and I loved this one. The only changes I made were to use 14 oz of stewed tomatoes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by Chikee   view full review
Made this using Minute Rice and it came together in no time at all. I did omit the honey,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2007 by Mary McCarthy   view full review
This is a nice easy meal and I liked it. I did change a couple of things. I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2007 by jmorgan   view full review
This was a good recipe! My family really enjoyed it. I used instant white rice to make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by LOSTDUTCHMAN Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Oh yes! A true comfort food. I never thought I'd say that about brown rice. And it makes great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2011 by VIKKIVAND   view full review
I've made this a few times and everyone loves it.

 

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