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Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Rice

This hearty Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Rice is a comforting, cheesy one-dish meal packed with seasoned beef, tender rice, black beans, corn, and melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's easy to prepare and full of bold, satisfying flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Spices and Seasoning
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh parsley optional, for topping

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and set it aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
  5. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the beef with spices.
  6. Add rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Stir until combined.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  8. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  9. Remove foil and sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top.
  10. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let rest for 5 minutes. Top with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Drain canned tomatoes well to avoid extra liquid. Use a tightly sealed foil cover to ensure the rice cooks evenly. Avoid extra lean beef for better flavor and texture.