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Tex-Mex Beef & Black Bean Skillet
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning*
1 (6.8-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI® Spanish Rice
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 (16-ounce) jar salsa or 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 (16-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or jalapeño pepper
*1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper can be substituted.
   
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain; transfer to bowl. Toss with Mexican seasoning; set aside.
2. In same skillet over medium heat, sauté rice-vermicelli mix with margarine until vermicelli is golden brown.
3. Slowly stir in 2 cups water, salsa and Special Seasonings; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes.
4. Stir in beef mixture and beans. Cover; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Top with cheese.
The Golden Grain Company®
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Nutrients per Serving
Calories 493
Total Fat 26 g
Cholesterol 77 mg
Carbohydrate 39 g
Protein 24 g
Sodium 1916 mg
To see more great recipes in related categories, click the links below
Rice-a-Roni® | Main Dishes | Beef | Beans | Rice | Skillet Meals | Mexican
 
     
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