western rice and beef

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kathie Carr
North Liberty, IN

I adapted this from a Spanish Rice recipe.

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For western rice and beef

  • 1 1/2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/2 c
    chopped green pepper
  • 4 c
    cooked long-grain rice
  • 2
    (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1
    (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1
    (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 6
    bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 c
    dry bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, melted

How To Make western rice and beef

  • 1
    In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in the rice, tomatoes, corn, olives, bacon, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add 1 cup of cheese and stir until melted.
  • 2
    Transfer to a greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Toss bread crumbs with butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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