CHEESY MEXICAN RICE BAKE

Cheesy Mexican Rice Bake image

Provided by pamela peake

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion chopped
1 green pepper chopped
1 red pepper chopped
2 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 pkg bovril dry beef stock
1 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
1 c salsa, chunky
3 c shredded cheddar cheese
3 c water
1 1/2 c white rice
lettuce, chopped tomato, olives, sour cream, nacho chips, salsa.

Steps:

1. Brown ground beef in skillet
2. Add in onions, peppers, and seasonings and saute until vegetables are just soft
3. Pour in water,add Bovril,salsa and rice and heat just until liquid is just starting to boil.
4. Place mixture in a 6 cup, greased casserole dish and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
5. Place cheese on top of casserole and continue to bake until melted and golden.
6. Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes before serving.
7. Top with all of your favorite Taco toppings and enjoy.