Tex-Mex Beef (or chicken, or turkey, or pork) and Rice

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4 to 6

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef, chicken, turkey tofu (EEEK) whatever you want.

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced ( I used a red bell pepper in the photo)

• 1 can (14.5 ounces) corn, drained

• 1 can (14.5 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, not drained (I used fire roasted tomatoes)

• 1 packet taco seasoning. (Home made taco seasoning if you want!)

• 1 cup rice

• 2 cups beef stock

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Instructions

1. In a wide pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any grease if necessary.

2. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the corn, beans, tomatoes, taco seasoning, rice, and beef stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is done.

4. Once the rice is cooked through, remove from the heat and let stand uncovered for another 5 minutes, until it thickens.

5. Serve with your favorite toppings (shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, etc.) and enjoy!