Southwest Beef and Rice Skillet

By Bonne1

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 Progresso ® 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

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 433 calories, 16 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 1,154 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 27 g protein.