Dinner for 5
Mexican Beef Rice Casserole
Seasoned beef, rice, beans, corn, and peppers cook together before being covered with melted cheese.
$14.70for 4 servings
$3.68 per serving$14.70 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $6.05Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.65Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 21 oz | $1.45Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.27Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.27Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 1 | $1.19Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.38 | |
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.
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.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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