Tex-Mex Rice

By kathleentirpak

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef or chuck
• 16 ounce jar of medium or hot salsa
• 1 package frozen corn
• or 1 can of corn, drained
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 cups white medium-grain rice,
• rinsed several times and drained
• 4 ounces ( about 1 cup)
• shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Brown the burger and drain off grease. Add the salsa, corn, water, chili powder, and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 7 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice, then add the cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese has melted.