Cheddar Beef Rice Bake (Printable Version)

A filling dish mixing ground beef, soft rice, diced tomatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese all baked to comfort.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Spices & Seasonings

01 - A pinch of salt
02 - A pinch of black pepper
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder

→ Liquids

04 - 473 ml beef stock

→ Vegetables

05 - One medium onion, diced

→ Meat

06 - 454 g lean ground beef

→ Grains

07 - 185 g white long-grain rice

→ Dairy

08 - 200 g sharp cheddar, shredded

→ Canned Goods

09 - 10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles

# Detailed Preparation Steps:

01 - Take the casserole out of the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving slices.
02 - Pull off the foil and sprinkle cheddar all over the top. Bake again without covering for 10 minutes or until golden and melty.
03 - Pour the whole mixture into a baking dish you’ve oiled. Cover it with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
04 - Add beef stock and stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let it come to a low boil.
05 - Stir the rice and canned tomatoes with chiles into the beef and onion in the pan.
06 - In a big pan over medium heat, cook the beef with the chopped onion until the beef’s browned and the onion’s soft.
07 - Turn your oven on to 175°C to get it ready.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - For a spicier kick, grab diced tomatoes that already have green chilies in them. You can swap beef stock for chicken or veggie broth if you want something different. This keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.