Baked Spanish Rice Recipes

SPANISH RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat and transfer beef to a large pot over medium low heat.. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chile sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper.
• Let this simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transport this to a 2-quart casserole dish. Press down firmly and sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar cheese.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

BAKED SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a oven-proof Dutch oven or a large frypan with an oven proof tight fitting lid, melt the butter.
• Saute the onions, garlic, celery and green pepper until soft (about 4-5 minutes).
• Add in the converted rice and mix with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes.
• Carefully add in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with juice) along with all the remaining ingredients; stir to combine, and simmer on top of the stove on low heat for 5-6 minutes (just long enough for the mixture to boil).
• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Cover with an oven-proof tight fitting lid and place in oven to cook for about 30-35 minutes or until the rice is at desired tenderness.
• Fluff with a fork.
• Delicious!

SPANISH RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook rice, onion and bell pepper in oil 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is light brown and onion is tender. Stir in corn.
• Mix remaining ingredients except cheese in casserole. Stir in rice mixture and 1 cup of the cheese.
• Cover and bake 20 minutes; stir. Cover and bake about 30 minutes longer or until rice is tender; stir. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

HEARTY SPANISH RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and green bell pepper in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
• Stir beef mixture, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, water, rice, chile sauce, olives, jalapeno peppers, garlic, salt, brown sugar, ground cumin, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a large pot over medium-low heat.
• Bring beef-rice mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 30 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish and press down firmly. Top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro.

BAKED SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350 degrees.
• Grease 2 1/2 quart casserole pan.
• Melt butter in large skillet.
• Saute onion, green pepper, celery, mushrooms and garlic until onion is tender and transparent.
• Add tomatoes, seasonings and cooked rice; mix well.
• Pour mixture into prepared casserole.
• Sprinkle grated cheese over surface.
• Bake about 30-35 minutes.
• Optional ingredients: 1 cup cooked chopped ham, turkey, chicken, tuna, shrimp or peas.