Kitten’s Mexican Ground Beef And Black Bean Rice

This makes a huge amount which is a good thing because it’s even better the next day, to kick up the heat add in a finely chopped jalapeno pepper with the onion and use spicy taco seasoning mix, we like extreme spice so I use both, don’t substitute crushed or tomato sauce for the diced it will not work

Amounts may be reduced by half if desired

If you make the spicy version top with cheddar cheese then a dollup of sour cream…

This recipe was developed and tested using long grain white rice

Servings 8

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds ground beef

1 large onion, chopped (or 1 tablespoon onion powder)

1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

6  garlic cloves, minced (the more garlic the better, or 1 tablespoon garlic powder)

1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes (or adjust to taste I like extreme heat so I use 1 tablespoon)

2 (1-1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix (can use one package but the flavor will be reduced)

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (or can use one 14-ounce can corn kernels, drained)

1 cup water (or can use chicken broth)

1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (do not drain the juice)

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

fresh ground black pepper, to taste

shredded cheddar cheese, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————-

In a large skillet or medium pot cook the beef with chopped onion or onion powder and bell pepper until the meat is no longer brown; drain fat.

Add in the  minced garlic or garlic powder and chili flakes; continue cooking until the beef is lightly browned.

Mix in the taco seasoning mix and seasoned salt then stir until combined, then add in the chicken broth or water and diced tomatoes with juice; stir then bring to boil.

Mix in the rice then season with black pepper.

Reduce heat to low, cover and  simmer for about 40-45  minutes stirring frequently or until the rice is tender.

Serve the hot rice in bowls or on a plate topped with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com

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