One Pan Spanish Rice Bake

Recipe From: Shae

 We loved this dish! It is easy to throw together, and most of the ingredients are found in your pantry. You can also use this as a burrito filling. Leave out the meat for a vegetarian meal or substitute for Impossible ground beef. 

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1 lb. lean ground beef

½ onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 (14.5 oz) can good quality diced tomatoes

1 (15.2 oz) can golden corn, drained

1 (16 oz) jar mild salsa (about 1 ½ cups)

¾ cup white, long grained rice

¼ cup water

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon brown sugar

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 

Instructions

Brown beef in a large, ovenproof skillet or high-sided pan (with lid) over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and allow to cook for a few minutes to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, except the cheese and cilantro. Brig mixture to a boil. Stir only once, then cover tightly and cook, covered on low heat for 30 minutes.

While rice mixture is cooking on low, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Uncover rice mixture after 30 minutes, stir and sprinkle with ½ cup cheese and place the skillet or high-sided pan in oven and bake just until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.