Description
A comforting and cheesy baked rice dish featuring ground beef, fresh tomatoes, and a blend of melted cheeses, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until nicely browned; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in minced garlic and onion, cooking until fragrant.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and let simmer to create sauce.
- Stir in uncooked rice and beef broth; combine thoroughly.
- Layer half of the cheese into the mixture.
- Adjust seasoning and smooth the top before baking for 25-30 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, add more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked rice, cheesy beef, tomato rice, comfort food, family recipe