Mexican Rice Casserole
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups of white rice, prepared per instructions
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1 tsp of olive oil
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1 lb lean ground beef (I used 96/4)
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1/2 sweet yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves of garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp dried cumin
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
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1 15 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 15 oz can of tomato sauce
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3-4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (divided)
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1-2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
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3-4 tomatoes, sliced thickly
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Sour cream (topping)
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Salsa (topping)
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