CHILI RICE CASSEROLE

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Even people who try to bypass casseroles can't stay away from this zesty meat-and-rice dish. The seasonings make it irresistible. -Marietta Slater, Justin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients; stir well. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until rice is tender. Stir in cheese during the last 10 minutes of cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.