Chili and Rice Casserole
http://teriskitchen.com/shared-recipes/chili-and-rice-casserole.html(Shared recipe submitted by Jim Forbes.)
Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Hot pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chile powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomatoes
- Grated cheese of choice, such as cheddar
Bring water to a boil in a 2 quart pot with lid; add rice, cover and lower heat to simmer for twenty minutes.
Meanwhile, brown meat, onion, garlic, and peppers; drain, add spices, tomatoes and chili beans. Cook until most of liquid is gone. Mix rice with meat mixture; place in casserole dish and top with grated cheese. Cover and place in warm oven until cheese melts.
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