Spanish Hamburger Casserole

Savor the bold, comforting flavors of this Spanish Hamburger Casserole, a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Packed with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and a medley of diced tomatoes, green chilies, and fragrant spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this casserole delivers a vibrant twist on classic comfort food. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and optionally garnished with fresh cilantro, this recipe is as visually appealing as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, this one-dish wonder is an easy, crowd-pleasing meal for six that makes cleanup a breeze. Deliciously satisfying and bursting with Spanish-inspired flavors, this casserole will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups white rice, cooked
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 4

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and tomato sauce. Mix well.

Step 6

Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the cooked white rice.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread it out evenly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1937.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2573.5

Total Fat 155.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 482.7mg	0%
Sodium 3701.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.4g
Protein 138.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1451.5mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2375.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 25.3%