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Chili Cheese Rice Casserole

Author: Catherine's Plates

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 bell peppers, diced any color
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 TBS cooking oil
  • 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 can beef broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (14 oz) can baked beans with molasses
  • 1 (14 oz) can variety of beans ( kidney, black, or other) cooked
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 TBS chili powder
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup minute rice
  • 2 lbs shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag tostadas chips

Instructions

  • In a large pot, sautee onion, celery, and peppers in cooking oil until soft and season with salt & pepper if desired.
  • Add ground beef and brown completely. Drain.
  • Add beans and tomatoes. Add seasonings. Stir to mix thoroughly. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add rice, stir, and cook with lid on for 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Preheat oven 400 degrees.
  • In a casserole dish, layer 1/2 meat mixture on the bottom of dish.
  • Layer 1/2 shredded cheese on top of meat mixture.
  • Layer other 1/2 of meat mixture onto cheese.
  • Layer last 1/2 of cheese onto meat mixture.
  • Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Eat with tostada chips. Enjoy.