Cheesy Spanish Rice Recipe

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This hearty rice can accompany chicken or beef-or stand alone as a tasty meatless entree. "It's quick, easy and delicious," notes Ann Wagenecht of Prophetstown, Illinois.

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Cheesy Spanish Rice Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
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1 large green pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups cooked white rice
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the rice, soup, cheese, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish. cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 711 calories, 25 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 1,959 mg sodium, 81 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 39 g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Spanish Rice in Country Woman September/October 2002, p39