Photo: Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 to 1 whole large onion, chopped
- 4 cups long grain rice
- Two 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes
- One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
- 1 teaspoon cumin (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 6 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (more if needed)
- 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat the oil in a large dutch oven and add the garlic and onions. Cook, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Stir constantly, making sure the rice doesn't burn. Cook over low heat, about 3 minutes.
Next, add the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Stir to combine and let cook, about 2 minutes. Finally, add the chicken broth and stir the mixture together. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the rice is not quite done, 10 to 15 minutes.
Top with the cheese, and then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Serve with chopped cilantro.
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By Nicci4
Illinois
on May 25, 2013
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This was simple and delish! I did make a few changes, added shredded cooked chicken, black beans and an extra can of rotel. I will be adding this to the rotation! Makes a huge pot too, so I am looking forward to leftovers.
By LUV2EAT7
New Haven, CT
on May 23, 2013
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Delicious!!!!! I really didn't feel like cooking but made it anyway. I cut the recipe in half by using 2 cups of brown rice & only 2c of broth the tomatoes gave off enough liquid. I didn't make the tequila chicken just regular tacos. Will add to the rotation.
By Love2cook_7071403
Marlboro, NY
on May 14, 2013
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DELICIOUS! So many layers of wonderful flavor going on. I did not finish this dish in the oven, however, stove top worked just fine and added the cheese before serving and let it melt (creamier in my opinion. It's a keeper.....great for left overs too, add sauteed chopped peppers and onions, shrimp, and diced tequila chicken.....so good! This is a must try recipe! Thanks Ree!
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