Southwest Beef and Rice Skillet

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) Ranch style beans
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

Details

Servings 5

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.