CASSEROLE ESSENTIALS: SPICY CHICKEN & BEEF W/ RICE
Came up with this recipe in the wee hours of the morning. I was going for a hardy dish that will fill you up; while sticking to things most folks would find in their pantries, fridges, and freezers. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Casseroles
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. To make this recipe, you will need a good size skillet, or pot with a lid.
- 3. Taco/Italian Seasonings There are a lot of good taco seasonings out there; they come in mild, medium, hot, and fiery. If you have a favorite, please use it. And, the same is true of Italian seasonings. Here are two of my favorites: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/spicy-beef-taco-seasoning.html?r=10 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/italian-essentials-aunt-josephine-s-seasoning-mix.html?r=2
- 4. Rice The choice of rice is up to you. For example, brown rice is more nutritious than white; however, it will get mushy if reheated, so I usually stick to long-grain white rice for things like casseroles. For this recipe I am using arborio rice.
- 5. The Beef and Chicken My reasoning for using shredded beef and chicken is because that is something I had on hand. You could leave out the chicken and/or use ground beef, cut into bite-size cubes; maybe pork?
- 6. How 'Bout Some Cheese Please I just love the combination of a sharp cheddar combined with the kick of some Monterey Jack, but have some fun with it, and choose what you have on hand. Freshly grated, if at all possible.
- 7. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
- 8. Add the chopped bacon to a skillet over medium heat.
- 9. Cook until the bacon has rendered its fat, and begins to crisp, about 5 - 7 minutes.
- 10. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
- 11. Add the onions to the pan with the bacon grease, and cook until softened, about 3 - 5 minutes.
- 12. If your bacon was really lean, you might need to add a bit of oil to pan.
- 13. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
- 14. Toss in the rice and stir for 2 minutes.
- 15. Add all the dry spices and stir for 2 minutes.
- 16. Add the vegetable stock and stir to combine for 2 minutes.
- 17. Add the tomatoes and chilies and stir to combine for 2 minutes.
- 18. Add the shredded beef, chicken, and reserved bacon, then stir and bring up to a simmer.
- 19. Simmer for 15 - 18 minutes, covered, occasionally stirring, until the rice is tender.
- 20. As the casserole is simmering do a tasting for proper seasoning, adding salt, or additional spices as needed.
- 21. Take off the heat, stir in the lime juice, and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
- 22. Cover and allow the residual heat to melt the cheese, about 3 - 4 minutes.
- 23. PLATE/PRESENT
- 24. I like to serve this family style by putting out some bowls, spoons, and napkins. Place the casserole on a trivet, and put out sides: diced tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, etc. Then stand back and let your guests have at it. Enjoy.
- 25. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
SPICY BEEF CASSEROLE
Make and share this Spicy Beef Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Norahs Girl
Categories Curries
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 160 ºC (325 ºF).
- Spray a fairly large ovenproof dish with non-stick spray.
- Fry the beef cubes in oil until golden brown.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer to the dish.
- Fry the onions in a little oil until soft and translucent.
- Add the tomatoes.
- Season with sugar, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric and stir-fry for a few minutes Add to the meat and mix.
- Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and pour over the meat mixture.
- Mix, cover and bake in an ovenfor about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Lovely with Rice or Mashed Potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1250.5, Fat 124.1, SaturatedFat 49.8, Cholesterol 165, Sodium 220.6, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 10, Protein 16.4
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