Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/3 cup onion, minced
- 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed*
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 15-oz. can petite diced tomatoes, drained*
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup brown minute rice**
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Fiesta Blend or Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream and salsa, for garnish
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium heat brown ground beef and onion. Drain fat.
- Stir in water, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, red pepper, and black beans. Heat to boiling, reduce heat, simmer uncovered 15 minutes – or until most of liquid is absorbed.
- Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then stir in rice.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir.***
- Top with cheese and cover to let melt, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
*May substitute one of these with 2 cups frozen sweet corn. If using corn, add in step 3.
**If using white minute rice, skip step 4.
***If rice is not tender and liquid remains, return to boil, recover, turn off heat and let stand an additional 5 minutes. If rice is not tender, but no liquid remains, add 1/4 cup water or brother, return to boil, recover, turn off heat and let stand an additional 5 minutes. Repeat this process until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.