Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
  • 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • Tortilla chips and your favorite taco toppings (shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, avocado, etc.)

Instruction

  • In a large pot, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Drain any accumulated grease.
  • Add the water, rice, seasonings, tomato sauce, tomato paste and beans.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, watching to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • The mixture will seem very watery at first, but after simmering, but will thicken as it simmers.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping and other taco garnishes.