Ranchero Rice Casserole Recipes

STEAK RANCHERO

Steps:

• Slice the flank steak into thin strips across the grain.
• Combine the cumin, sugar, salt, oregano, chili powder, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Toss the steak strips with the spices until they get completely coated. Let the steak sit for at least 20 minutes or place in the fridge overnight.
• Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until it gets smoking hot. When the oil is hot, work in batches to cook the steak strips. Add the steak strips in a single layer and let them sear for 1 to 2 minutes without moving them. When they get a caramelized brown color, give them a stir then transfer to a plate. Repeat with the rest of the steak strips then transfer them to a plate. You don't need to cook the steak all the way, just get it browned. The steak strips will cook more later in the recipe.
• Don't clean the skillet out. The pieces left behind from cooking the steak will loosen up when you cook the vegetables.
• Add the onions to the hot skillet and cook, stirring frequently until softened. Add garlic, jalapeño peppers, chipotle, and adobo sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes stirring, until the peppers and garlic are fragrant.
• Pour in the wine or broth to deglaze the pan. Scrape up any cooked-on bits from the bottom of the skillet.
• Return the steak strips to the skillet and add the tomatoes. Give everything a stir and reduce the heat to medium. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 to 25 minutes until the steak gets tender and the tomatoes break down into a juicy sauce.
• Remove the lid and simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce.
• Serve with rice or roasted potatoes.

RANCHERO RICE

Steps:

• In a wide frying pan or saute pan over high heat, warm oil and add onion and sausage; cook, stirring, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add thyme, beans, and rice and stir until well-coated with oil. Stir in tomatoes and water and bring to a boil; add saffron and mix well. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

RANCHERO RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 3 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare Spanish rice as directed on package.
• In large bowl, combine cooked rice, chicken, sour cream, chilis, and half of beans and half of corn; mix well.
• Spread mixture evenly in sprayed dish and top with remaining beans, remaining corn, tomatoes an cheese.
• Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

BETTY CROCKER RANCHEROS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix potatoes, sauce mix, water, corn and milk in an ungreased 2-quart casserole.
• Stir in beef and 3/4 cup cheese.
• Add 1 T each finely chopped red and green bell pepper (optional).
• Bake uncovered 30-35 minute or until top is golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Let stand a few minutes. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
• Yum!

POTATOES RANCHEROS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir together Potatoes, Sauce Mix, boiling water and milk in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Stir in beef and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
• Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Sprinkle chips over casserole; sprinkle remaining cheese over chips. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.

RANCHERO SUPPER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the baked beans, corn, barbecue sauce, ketchup and mustard; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese; cook until melted., Garnish with onions and sour cream if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.