Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 bell pepper (diced, any color)
  • 1 jalapeno (seeds and stem removed, finely chopped)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 3 cups prepared Spanish style rice (2 packets of Spanish style minute-rice works great)
  • 1 cup shredded fiesta blend cheese (or Monterey Jack cheese)
  • cilantro and green onions for garnish (optional)

Instruction

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, ground beef, diced bell peppers, and chopped jalapeno.
  • Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring and using a spatula or spoon to break up the ground beef, until meat is completely browned and peppers are becoming tender.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and beef broth.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-10 minutes til reduced and thickened.
  • Stir in rice. Top with shredded cheese. Cover for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with cilantro and green onions if desired and serve.