Recipe : Tex Mex Beef and Rice Skillet

    This amazing Tex-Mex entree includes ground beef, rice, pinto beans, chipotle corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, bell peppers, zucchini and habanero cheese. The toppings make it spectacular! It's perfect for weeknight meals when you're short on time. Healthy, clean eating, gluten free.Only 30 minutes, Lets Go!

Prep Time : 10 minutes

Cook Time : 23 minutes

Serve : 8

Ingredients :

Skillet:

1. 1 lb. 93% or 96% lean ground beef or sirloin
2. 1 onion (chopped)
3. 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
4. 1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
5. 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
6. 1 tbsp. chili powder
7. 1 tsp. cumin
8. Salt and pepper to taste
9. 2 tsp. gluten free worcestershire sauce 
10. 1 small zuccuini ( sliced)
11. 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
12. 11 oz. can chipotle corn or fire roasted corn or regular corn kernels, drained
13. 15 oz. can pinto beans rinsed and drained
14. 1 cup Royal Blend rice with red quinoa uncooked (or your favorite rice)
15. 2-3 cups beef broth 
16. 1 lime juiced
17. 3 cups Habanero cheese or Pepper Jack cheese, shredded, plus more for garnish, if desired

Topping:

1. sour cream Habanero or Pepper Jack cheese (shredded)
2. avocado sliced or chopped (or fresh guacamole)
3. ripe olives (sliced)
4. salsa or Pico de Gallo( if desired)
5. grape tomatoes (halved)
6. fresh cilantro (minced)
7. Habanero cheese or Pepper Jack cheese (shredded)

How To Make :

Skillet:

1. Cook the onion, bell peppers and beef in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is no longer pink or cooked well.
2. Drain any fat (but there won’t be much if you use 96% lean beef).
3. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, beans, rice, zucchini, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth.
4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
5. Juice one lime and drizzle over top of skillet.
6. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top.
7. Cover with lid and cook over low heat for about 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
8. Remove from heat and serve with Taco Toppings.

Topping:

1. Dice, slice or chop veggies and set aside.
2. Spoon sour cream, salsa or pico de gallo into separate bowls to serve.
3. Sprinkle toppings over top of skillet or individual servings, as desired.

Recipe Source : Tex Mex Beef and Rice Skillet

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