Rancho Beef & Rice Skillet Ground Beef

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   5 minutes

Cook Time
   15 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Broiling
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Stir Fry

Beef Type
   Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
• 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
• 3/4 cup prepared salsa

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings and add chili powder and salt.

Add rice to skillet and mix well. Continue cooking 2 minutes or until rice is hot, stirring occasionally.

Stir in peas and salsa and heat through.

Suggestions

Serve with grated cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving using 1/3 cup rice:  (1 serving, 9 oz.) 265 calories; 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 69 mg cholesterol; 389 mg sodium; 24 g carbohydrate; 3.4 g fiber; 26 g protein; 6.7 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.0 mcg vitamin B12; 4.1 mg iron; 20.7 mcg selenium; 5.8 mg zinc.