Rancho Beef & Rice Skillet

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Rancho Beef & Rice Skillet
Quick and easy one dish meal full of Southwest flavors.

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Servings: Serves 4

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 large clove garlic, crushed

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. salt

3 cups cooked rice, cooled

1 cup frozen peas, defrosted

3/4 cup prepared salsa

	In a large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings and add chili powder and salt.
	Add rice to skillet and mix well. Continue cooking 2 minutes or until rice is hot, stirring occasionally.
	Stir in peas and salsa and heat through.

Serve with grated cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.

Need help with this recipe? Go to: Ground Beef Basics