Spanish Hamburger Casserole
Savor the bold, comforting flavors of this Spanish Hamburger Casserole, a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Packed with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and a medley of diced tomatoes, green chilies, and fragrant spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this casserole delivers a vibrant twist on classic comfort food. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and optionally garnished with fresh cilantro, this recipe is as visually appealing as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, this one-dish wonder is an easy, crowd-pleasing meal for six that makes cleanup a breeze. Deliciously satisfying and bursting with Spanish-inspired flavors, this casserole will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and tomato sauce. Mix well.
Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the cooked white rice.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 774 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
