Best Grandmas Spanish Meat Dish Recipes

GRANDMA'S SPANISH RICE

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My grandma used to make this all the time and my husband and I LOVED it. This delicious and easy to put together casserole with ground beef, peppers, onions, tomato sauce and cheese can be made as spicy or mild as you wish.

Provided by Adria82

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 onion, finely diced
1 bell pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced (or 1/2 small can of diced jalapenos)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef
5 cups cooked white rice
24 ounces classico spicy red pepper sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce (or to taste)
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
6 -8 slices American cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brown ground beef with veggies.
Stir in rice, sauces, cheddar.
Transfer to lightly greased casserole dish.
Cover with American cheese.
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until brown/bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 1784.3, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 15.5

MOM'S SPANISH RICE

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My mom is famous for her Spanish rice recipe, the ultimate comfort food. When I want a taste of home, I whip up this dish. Punch up the flavor with a little lime and extra chili powder. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-2/3 cups cooked brown rice
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add rice; heat through, stirring occasionally. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges