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Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole Skillet

This cheesy beef and rice casserole skillet is a comforting, one-pan meal that's easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Preferably 85% to 90% lean
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained Can substitute with regular diced tomatoes and mild green chilies
  • 1.5 cups beef broth or stock Can swap for chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain rice Brown rice can be used, but adjust cooking time and broth amount
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese Can be replaced with Monterey Jack or other cheese blends
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, garlic, salt, and pepper, then cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain off the excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the beef broth, rice, undrained Rotel, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Once bubbling, lower the heat, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Finishing
  1. Take the skillet off the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the pan and let it sit for 5 minutes for the cheese to melt.
  2. If desired, finish with chopped parsley for garnish and serve warm.

Notes

Let leftovers cool, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth or in the microwave.