MEXICAN GROUND BEEF AND RICE

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This is an excellent dish that is chock full of flavor. It's easy to make, and will warm you up on a cold Winter's evening by the fire. Serve it with some warm flour or corn tortillas, and you have a complete meal. And guess what... it will even taste better the next day. FYI: You could always use pork or chicken in place...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/4 c chicken or beef stock or use filtered water
1 lb ground beef
2 1/2 c good enchilada red sauce
1 c sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
1 c pepper jack cheese, freshly grated
3/4 c long-grain white rice
ADDITIONALS
flour or corn tortillas
sliced black olives, for garnish
sour cream, for topping

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Gather your ingredients (oops, no photo, my bad).
  • 3. Add the stock or water to a skillet over medium heat.
  • 4. When the liquid begins to simmer, add the ground beef.
  • 5. Cook until the beef has browned and the water has evaporated.
  • 6. Chef's Note: Use a wooden spoon to break up the ground beef.
  • 7. Add 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce to the beef, and stir to combine.
  • 8. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 390f (200c).
  • 9. Add the rice to the remaining enchilada sauce. and then add to an ovenproof serving dish.
  • 10. Chef's Tip: In order for the rice to cook properly the sauce should be boiling hot when you add the rice.
  • 11. Add the beef mixture over the top.
  • 12. Cover with the two cheeses.
  • 13. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is nice and bubbly.
  • 14. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 15. Remove from the oven.
  • 16. Add the sliced black olives to the top.
  • 17. Serve with some nice warm tortillas, and sour cream. Enjoy
  • 18. Keep the Faith, and keep cooking.

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