What's for dinner? Mom's Spanish rice bake recipe

I LOVE this stuff! We served it with steamed peas.

Can't recall where the recipe is originally from.

1 lb ground beef

1/2 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 cup beef broth

1/2 cup uncooked white rice

1 T chile powder

salt to taste

1 t Worcestershire sauce

1 t brown sugar

1/2 t ground cumin

about 1/2 t ground black pepper

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I used sharp)

Preheat oven to 375°.

Brown the ground beef in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Drain.

Stir in onion and garlic and cook another 5 minutes or so.

Stir in tomatoes, water, rice, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce and sugar.

Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake 10-15 minutes, or til cheese is melted and rice cooked.

Comments: 22

David W. May 21, 2012, 11:21am UTC

now, that's worth a try. We are having baked chicken wings, small roasted potatoes, fresh corn on the cob and applesauce.

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William M. May 21, 2012, 11:39am UTC

Looks great. Yum.

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John S. (arizona) May 21, 2012, 12:24pm UTC

Yummy, I love Spanish Rice and make it myself occasionally, though I add more crap to it sometimes and maybe should call it something else, LOL.

☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 21, 2012, 3:53pm UTC

I am just waiting for one of the Recipe Trolls to come by and tell me this isn't "authentic"....

Pffft!

John S. (arizona) May 22, 2012, 11:08am UTC

"No Rules" I say!!!! Well, almost none... just taste buds, LOL.

☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 22, 2012, 5:56pm UTC

I know that's right!

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Risa G. May 21, 2012, 2:07pm UTC

Boy does this look good. Right up my alley. We are having grilled chicken thighs and Lundberg Country Wild Rice, along with some roasted kale. Can't wait.

☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 22, 2012, 5:56pm UTC

How did it all turn out? It sounds great!

Risa G. May 22, 2012, 6:09pm UTC

The kale burnt so I threw it out. The chicken was amazing and the rice was great. I pureed some leftover Garlic Scape Pesto with some leftover roasted tomatoes and put it on the bottom of each plate, as a sauce. Topped it with the rice and then 2 pieces of chicken. A great way of getting veg into my son without him knowing. He ate every drop, as did hubby and me. It was very good.

☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 24, 2012, 3:24pm UTC

It really does sound good! And way to get some goodness in your son! LOL

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. May 21, 2012, 2:52pm UTC

Oh yum

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Pam Brittain May 21, 2012, 3:33pm UTC

That looks and sounds delicious.

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michele r. May 21, 2012, 4:01pm UTC

That looks good. Thanks for the recipe. We are having spaghetti, salad and garlic bread tonight.

☃ Shannon K. Wendt May 22, 2012, 5:57pm UTC

That sounds so yummy!

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Larry H. May 21, 2012, 5:00pm UTC

LOOKS GOOD THANKSFOR SHARING.

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Heidi S. May 21, 2012, 7:51pm UTC

That sounds really good! I think my mom used to make something similar.... I have to use up some small potatoes my husband bought.... that's all I know at this point. It's been a busy day.