Easy Tuna Rice Casserole

This tuna rice casserole recipe is perfect for those times when we want a quick and simple dinner with ingredients we usually have in our pantry.

One of the great advantages is that it can be made for many occasions, whether it's a simple dinner on a busy weekday or a Sunday family dinner! Our kids love these simple tuna recipes!

It's a rice recipe that, in this case, is made with canned tuna but can also be made with other types of ingredients such as ground beef, fish, cod or any other ingredient you like!

If you are a fan of rice, we suggest this delicious and traditional Portuguese octopus rice, Chicken and rice stew, Fish and peas rice or Rice with pork ribs and peppers.

HOW TO MAKE EASY TUNA RICE CASSEROLE

Step 1: Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork; set aside.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, add the peeled tomatoes cut into pieces, chopped onion, olive oil and the bay leaf. Stir and cook over low heat until the tomato start to break down, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Add the rice and season with salt. Stir, pour the water and boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 4: When the rice is almost cooked, add the tuna and season with a little pepper. Mix the tuna in the rice and cook for more 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 5: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 6: Add the rice and tuna mixture to a baking dish and brush with egg yolk slightly beaten.

Step 7: Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

TIPS FOR COOKING RICE

1. We usually use long-grain rice or medium-grain rice but you can use another type of rice. Long-grain rice is looser while medium-grain rice is creamier and absorb much more the flavors.
Rice cooking time: about 10 to 12 minutes for long-grain rice and 13 to 15 minutes for medium-grain rice.

2. The amount of water for the rice depends on each person's taste. The mesure we usually use is 250 ml (about 1 cup) to 300 ml (1 1/3 cups) of water per 100 grams (1/2 cup) rice.

3. Always cook the rice with a lid and over low heat to prevent the rice from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Easy Tuna Rice Casserole

To make this easy tuna rice casserole recipe, simply cook the rice and tuna in a pan, brush with egg yolk and bake until golden brown!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Fish, Main dishes, Recipes, Rice
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:1:10 h
Total Time:1:20 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 250 grams (1 1/4 cups) long-grain rice
• 350 grams (12 1/3 ounces) canned tuna
• 1 to 2 egg yolks
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• About 700 ml (3 cups) water
• 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, add the peeled tomatoes cut into pieces, chopped onion, olive oil and the bay leaf. Stir and cook over low heat until the tomato start to break down, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the rice and season with salt. Stir, pour the water and boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.
4. When the rice is almost cooked, add the tuna and season with a little pepper. Mix the tuna in the rice and cook for more 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
6. Add the rice and tuna mixture to a baking dish and brush with egg yolk slightly beaten.
7. Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Easy Tuna Rice Casserole
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 528
Total Fat 20.5 g(26%)
Saturated Fat 3.5 g(18%)
Cholesterol 80 mg(27%)
Sodium 92 mg(4%)
Total Carbohydrate 55 g(20%)
Protein 29 g