Mexican Ground Beef and Cheese Baked Rice Recipe

Directions:

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat oil in a very large oven-proof skillet with tight fitting lid or a Dutch oven with lid over medium heat.
3. Add in onions and green peppers with dryed chili pepper flakes; saute for about 3 minutes.
4. Add in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
5. Add in ground beef with taco seasoning mix; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until browned.
6. Season beef mixture with seasoning salt and black pepper (or cayenne pepper) then add in Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
7. Add in rice, sliced olives and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, stirring.
8. Add in broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (large enough to hold the mixture).
10. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until rice is desired tenderness.
11. Uncover and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese cover and return to oven to bake for about 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
12. Delicious!