Minute Rice Five Spice Casserole

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful Minute Rice Five Spice Casserole—a quick, easy, and irresistibly savory dish! Featuring the aromatic warmth of Chinese five-spice powder, tender ground beef or chicken, and vibrant veggies like carrots and red bell peppers, this casserole is a one-pan wonder. Infused with the umami depth of soy and hoisin sauces and finished with the nutty touch of sesame oil, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy. Made with Minute Rice for fast prep and baked to perfection in just 25 minutes, this meal offers hearty comfort and convenience in every bite. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh green onions, to elevate your family dinner with a touch of Asian-inspired goodness. Perfect for busy nights, this easy casserole is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Minute Rice
• 1 pound Ground beef or ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
• 1 large Carrot, diced
• 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 1.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the ground beef or ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder. Mix well to coat the meat evenly. Remove from heat.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked Minute Rice, diced carrot, diced red bell pepper, green onions, and the meat mixture from the skillet.

Step 7

Heat the chicken or vegetable broth and sesame oil in a small saucepan or the microwave until warm.

Step 8

Pour the warmed broth over the mixture in the bowl. Add salt and black pepper, and mix thoroughly.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 10

Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 11

After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the top to lightly brown.

Step 12

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Serve warm, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1464 grams (1464.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2682

Total Fat 123.00g	158%
Saturated Fat 41.20g	206%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.80g
Cholesterol 364mg	121%
Sodium 4545mg	198%
Total Carbohydrate 280.70g	102%
Dietary Fiber 14.40g	51%
Total Sugars 21.30g
Protein 109.90g	220%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 2500mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 42.1%