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Easy One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe

A quick and flavorful one-pot Mexican rice casserole that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • for garnish Fresh cilantro optional

Method
 

  1. Combine rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, and broth in a large pot.
  2. Add spices, stir, and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
  4. Stir in half of the cheese until melted, then top with remaining cheese and cover until melted.
  5. Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the spice level by adjusting the chili powder.