We absolutely love Spanish and Mexican food in our house—I make it at least three times a week! One of my go-to allergy friendly weeknight meals is a simple yet delicious beef and yellow rice casserole. It’s hearty, easy to make, and only takes about 20-25 minutes!

Ingredients & Shopping Tips:

• Yellow Rice: I swear by Par Excellence Yellow Rice from Sam’s Club. A large 3.5lb tub costs just $5.78—such a great deal!
• Ground Beef: I use Wegman’s Grass-Fed Angus Beef, but you can easily substitute with chicken, turkey, or even soy crumbles.
• Veggies: Jaxson is a little picky, so I keep it simple with the peppers in the rice mix. But feel free to get creative—onions, bell peppers, or even corn would be amazing!
• Cheese: A little sprinkle of Mexican-blend cheese while cooking the beef adds extra flavor.

How to Make It:
1️⃣ Brown the beef in a pan, adding a bit of cheese as it cooks.
2️⃣ Cook the yellow rice in a rice cooker—super easy! Just use the cup that comes with the cooker, measure 2 cups of rice + fill to the 2 cup line of the cooker with hot water, and let it do its thing.
3️⃣ Combine the cooked beef, rice and any extra veggies. At this point, you have options:

• Serve it as is!
• Transfer to a baking dish, top with more cheese, and bake for a melty, golden finish.
• Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer—great for future meals!

Serving Ideas:

• We love topping it with salsa and sour cream.
• My husband and I pair it with a fresh salad for extra veggies!
• Leftovers go into a thermos for Jaxson’s lunch the next day—such a time-saver!

This meal is always a hit in our home and hope you like it too!

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