Southwest Beef & Rice Skillet

Name: Southwest Beef & Rice Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce); 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 5 servings

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My family loves this recipe because it’s so tasty, fast and filling. I love the easy one-dish cleanup. Sometimes I add a can of drained corn for a complete meal. —Jane Porras, Plano, Texas

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 cup beef broth
1 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Directions

Cook rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, beans, broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 433 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1154mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 27g protein.

My family loves this recipe because it’s so tasty, fast and filling. I love the easy one-dish cleanup. Sometimes I add a can of drained corn for a complete meal. —Jane Porras, Plano, Texas

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