Crockpot Beefy Spanish Rice

spanrice Crockpot Beefy Spanish Rice - This meaty spanish rice, is an easy crockpot recipe, that is an all-in-one meal. Lean ground hamburger, long grain rice, vegetables and vegetable juice, all cooked together in the crockpot, If you think you still have room, serve with a slice of still warm homemade bread.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Hamburger, Rice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Crockpot Beefy Spanish Rice

1 pound of lean hamburger meat
1 1/2 cups long grain rice, raw
1/2 cup butter
1 cup tomato juice
2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp. salt

Directions to make Crockpot Beefy Spanish Rice

Step 1:

In a skillet brown ground round and onion. Place in a crock pot.

Step 2:

Saute rice in butter until golden brown. Blend it in with meat.

Step 3:

Add tomato juice, water and green pepper to mixture. Stir well.

Step 4:

cover and cook on Low5-6 hours, or, high 2-3 hours.

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Layered Fiesta Casserole

hamb Layered Fiesta Casserole - This well rounded, quick fix , hamburger meat casserole is made with a fiesta of spanish inspirations. The classic, full of flavor toppings for tacos are made into a dynamic baked casserole that is as quick and easy, as it is mouth watering.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: ground beef, Tortillas
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Layered Fiesta Casserole

1 lb Ground beef, lean
1/2 ts Salt
1 Med. Bell Pepper, chopped
12 Corn Tortillas
1 Clove Garlic, minced
2 c Shredded cheese, cheddear or monteray jack
16 oz Pinto Beans, drained
1 Lettuce, shredded
15 oz Tomato Sauce
1 Sour Cream
1 c Picante Sauce, med or hot
1 Fresh Tomato, chopped
1 ts Ground Cumin

Directions to make Layered Fiesta Casserole

Step 1:Brown meat with pepper, onion and garlic; drain. Add beans, tomato sauce, picante sauce, cumin and salt. Simmer 15 minutes.
Step 2:Spoon small amount of meat mixture in 13×9 inch baking dish. Top with 6 tortillas. Top with half the remaining meat mixture; sprinkle with cheese, repeat (except for cheese). Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove foil and top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
Step 3:Top with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and additional picante sauce.

 

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