Dinner for 5

Mexican Beef Rice Casserole

Name: Mexican Beef Rice Casserole
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 3 cloves garlic; 500 g ground beef; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1 1/4 cup long grain white rice; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock; 400 g can corn kernels; 400 g can black beans; 1 capsicum/bell pepper; 1 cup green onions/shallots; 2 cups cheese; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano; 3 tsp cumin; 3 tsp coriander; 3 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp paprika; 1 1/2 tsp salt

$14.70for 430 minServes 5

Seasoned beef, rice, beans, corn, and peppers cook together before being covered with melted cheese.

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Ground beef, 1.1 lb$5.49/lb typical	1.1 lb	$6.05Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 2.75 oz$0.08/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.21Typical price
	Rice, 8.25 oz$0.08/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.65Typical price
	Broth, 21 oz$0.07/oz typical	21 oz	$1.45Typical price
	Corn kernels, 14 oz$0.09/oz typical	14 oz	$1.27Typical price
	Canned beans, 14 oz$0.09/oz typical	14 oz	$1.27Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Green onions, 1$1.19 each typical	1	$1.19Typical price
	Swiss, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.38

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Mexican High-protein Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$3.68 per serving$14.70 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
500 g ground beef
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 1/4 cup long grain white rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock
400 g can corn kernels
400 g can black beans
1 capsicum/bell pepper
1 cup green onions/shallots
2 cups cheese
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
3 tsp cumin
3 tsp coriander
3 tsp onion powder
2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
Cook the onion, garlic, beef, and bell pepper for 7 to 8 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
Stir in the tomato paste, rice, oregano, cumin, coriander, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt for 1 minute.
Add the broth, cover the skillet, and simmer for 16 to 18 minutes until the rice is tender.
Stir in the corn, black beans, and green onions, then spread the mixture evenly in the skillet.
Top with cheese, cover for 3 to 5 minutes, and cook until the cheese melts.

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