Cheesy Enchilada Rice Bake

60 mins
Serves 13
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Directions

  1. 1Add rice, water, Sazón, salt, and garlic powder to a foil pan.
  2. 2Cover the pan, place it on a sheet pan, and bake at 375°F for 50–60 minutes.
  3. 3Rest the rice for 10 minutes, then fluff it.
  4. 4While the rice cooks, heat a large pot over high heat.
  5. 5Add 10g oil per batch and sear beef in large chunks for 4–5 minutes per side.
  6. 6Repeat the beef searing process for all beef.
  7. 7Return all beef to the pot and break it apart.
  8. 8Add seasonings, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, and honey to the beef.
  9. 9Simmer for approximately 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  10. 10Pour the beef mixture over the cooked rice.
  11. 11Add black beans, refried beans, fat-free mozzarella, and Greek yogurt or sour cream, and mix everything.
  12. 12Top with cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for about 10 minutes until melted.
  13. 13Whip up a quick, low calorie chipotle sauce by blending diced chipotles, 0% Greek yogurt, honey, avocado oil, and salt to taste.
  14. 14Drizzle the chipotle sauce over the top of the rice bake.
  15. 15Divide the rice bake into 13 servings.

Ingredients

  • 720 g Jasmine rice, dry
  • 1360 g water
  • 2 packets Sazón
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • to taste Garlic powder
  • 1800 g 93% lean ground beef
  • 20 g oil
  • 800 g red enchilada sauce
  • 400 g fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 40 g honey
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1.5 Tbsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 can (425g) refried beans
  • 1 can (425g) black beans
  • 200 g fat-free mozzarella
  • 360 g full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 150 g cheddar cheese (topping)
  • 200 g diced chipotles
  • 200 g 0% Greek yogurt
  • 20 g honey
  • 10 g avocado oil
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

Foil roasting pan - 15 x 11 x 3 inch “Handi-Foil Medium Rack Roaster Pan”sheet panlarge pot

Tips

  • To optimize browning and get the best flavor from the beef, cook it in two batches over super high heat without seasoning initially.
  • Store frozen for meal prep and microwave for 5-6 mins to reheat.