Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 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)
- 1 package (1 1/4 ounce)taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
- 1 can (14 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained (or can use one 14-ounce can corn kernels, drained)
- 1/2 cup water (or can use chicken broth)
- 1 can (14 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice (do not drain the juice)
- 1/2 cup dry white rice
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
How to Make
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Step 1: 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.
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Step 2: Add in the minced garlic or garlic powder and chili flakes; continue cooking until the beef is lightly browned.
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Step 3: 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.
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Step 4: Mix in the rice then season with black pepper.
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Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 40-45 minutes stirring frequently or until the rice is tender.
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Step 6: Serve the hot rice in bowls or on a plate topped with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
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