Beefy Tex-Mex Skillet

Name: Beefy Tex-Mex Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 cup instant brown rice; 3/4 cup hot water; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Submitted by Kitchen Quarterback

"Quick and easy south-of-the-border meal."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb extra lean ground beef
³⁄₄ cup onion, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons chili powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon coarse salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
³⁄₄ cup instant brown rice
³⁄₄ cup hot water
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
¹⁄₂ cup salsa
¹⁄₂ cup reduced-fat sour cream

directions

In medium-sized skillet, cook beef, onion and peppers until beef is brown and vegetables are tender; drain if necessary. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder, salt, cumin, rice and water.
Cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Top with cheese; cover and heat until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Before serving, top individual servings with salsa and sour cream.