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Hearty Spanish Rice Bake

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Recipe Summary Hearty Spanish Rice Bake

Ground beef, fresh onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and rice are simmered in a sweet-hot sauce then baked with Cheddar cheese and garnished with fresh cilantro. Spice it up with Ro-Tel® instead of regular canned tomatoes, cayenne, and jalapeno peppers. I have also added extra Cheddar cheese and you can substitute a Mexican blend or any other cheese if you like. Warning: this will spice up your life if you use the optional ingredients.

Ingredients | Spanish Regional Cuisine Recipes

1 pound lean ground beef

½ cup finely chopped onion

¼ cup chopped green bell pepper

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)

1 cup water

¾ cup long-grain white rice

½ cup chile sauce

1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, or to taste

2 tablespoons sliced jalapeno peppers, or to taste (Optional)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt