ONE PAN FAJITA RICE CASSEROLE

5 from 9 votes

ONE PAN FAJITA RICE CASSEROLE

One Pan Fajita Rice Casserole is an easy & tasty meal that's ready in just over 30 minutes. This recipe has all the Tex-Mex flavors you love without paying restaurant prices to get them!

Course any meal, dinner, entree

Cuisine Southern, Tex-Mex

Keyword casserole, fajitas, hamburger, minute rice, rice

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 455kcal

Author Paula

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons (or 1 envelope) fajita seasoning homemade or purchase 1 envelope
10 ounce can tomatoes and green chiles any heat level you prefer
1 and ½ cup white rice uncooked
3 cups water
2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
Toppings like sour cream, scallions, avocado, and tomatoes

Instructions

In a large skillet with a lid brown your ground beef, and drain the grease.
To the pan over medium-high heat add your taco seasoning packet and the can of Rotel tomatoes.
Next, add in your rice and water. Stir to combine. Bring everything up to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let cook for 16-18 minutes until the rice is tender.
When the rice is cooked turn off the heat and add in half your cheese and stir.
Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top and place the lid back on to melt the cheese. Top with your favorite toppings!

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