Hearty Spanish Rice Casserole with Ground Beef – Easy 30-Minute Recipe

Are you tired of the same old weeknight dinners? This hearty Spanish rice with ground beef casserole is a quick and easy solution that’s sure to please the whole family. Packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight meal.

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Why This One-Pot Spanish Rice Recipe Is a Must-Try:

This simple Spanish rice casserole is made with minimal ingredients but still delivers a delicious and economical main dish. It’s also a timesaving recipe that can be prepared in 30 minutes for those busy days when you need something hearty and satisfying.

Bonus: This easy Spanish rice is packed with vegetables to ensure your family gets their daily nutrition. You can even customize the spice level to suit your taste.

Delicious Variations You Also Should Try:

For a spicier kick: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers.

For a sweeter flavor: Add 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1/4 cup chili sauce.

For a cheesy twist: Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

I only use grass-fed ground beef these days because I have so much less waste. Buying regular ground beef shrinks away and leaves more grease in the pan than the grass-fed beef from my experience. This really does save money in the long-run besides being a healthier choice. Despite being a #ButcherBoxPartner, I am a consumer just like you and this is the truth. If you don’t believe me, try it yourself and compare.

I hope that you give my Spanish rice with ground beef casserole a try because it is delicious and one of the easiest main dish recipes that you can make. Please do share my recipe with family and friends and do come back to my blog for more.

More of My Tasty Casserole Recipes:

Below is just a sampling of the many delicious other casseroles that I make and my family loves. More are available if you use my search box.

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole with Mushroom and Tomato Soup

Cheesy Tuna-Rice Casserole

Chicken Rice Bake

Tuna-Tomato Casserole with Olives

Hearty Stovetop Spanish Rice Casserole with Ground Beef

1 cup raw rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb. ground beef
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup diced, petite tomatoes
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil

1. Brown the ground meat in your skillet or pot and drain excess fat if needed.
2. Then add the onion and green pepper to continue cooking until somewhat tender before combine the remaining ingredients.
3. Cover and simmer for twenty-five to thirty minutes or until the rice is tender.
4. ENJOY!

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Hearty Stovetop Spanish Rice Casserole with Ground Beef

This simple Spanish rice casserole is made with minimal ingredients but still delivers a delicious and economical main dish that can be ready in 30-minutes.

Course: Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican, Spanish

Keyword: easy spanish rice recipe, quick 30-minute meals, spanish rice casserole, spanish rice with ground beef, stovetop casserole

Author: Mary Balandiat

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw rice
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup diced petite tomatoes
• 1 medium green bell pepper diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Brown the ground meat in your skillet or pot and drain excess fat if needed.

2. Then add the onion and green pepper to continue cooking until somewhat tender before combine the remaining ingredients.

3. Cover and simmer for twenty-five to thirty minutes or until the rice is tender.
4. ENJOY!