Dinner for 3
Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole
Brown rice, beans, corn, vegetables, salsa, and spices cook together in a slow cooker until tender.
$9.05for 4 servings
$2.26 per serving$9.05 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.
Photo: hummusapien.com
- 160 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDinnersSlow cookerCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.97Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 21 oz | $1.45Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.72Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.89Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.17Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.32Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.79 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 8 oz can black beans
- 3/4 cup chunky salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 large bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese (optional)
- avocado (optional)
Steps
- Add the rice, broth, drained beans, salsa, corn, bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, and cumin to a slow cooker.
- Stir the mixture until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours and 30 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the cheese, if using, and cover for 10 minutes until melted.
- Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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