Chipotle Beef & Rice

Name: Chipotle Beef & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean); 1/3 cup chopped green onions; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 1 cup salsa; 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream; 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled pepper rings; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Made completely in the skillet, this savory, moist mix of ground beef, lime, salsa, peppers and cheese offers creamy comfort. Chipotle pepper adds just the right hint of heat. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup salsa
1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled pepper rings
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onions and pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the rice, salsa, sour cream, pepper rings, lime juice, chipotle pepper and 1/2 cup cheese. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 403 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Cheesy Chipotle Beef N Rice in Healthy Cooking June/July 2011

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sarahvint

Jul 7, 2011

My husband and I really liked this quick dinner!
cara_j

Jun 21, 2011

This was okay. I felt like I had to add some salt for more flavoring. I also used Arborio rice instead of brown rice for more of a "Risotto" feel. This would be an EXCELLENT stuffed pepper filling!
hmillay

Jun 18, 2011

We liked this okay but probably won't make it again. Love the idea of a one-dish meal, but it tasted kinda "heavy." I sprinkled shredded lettuce on the top, once plated, which helped a little!
asabot

Jun 11, 2011

I couldn't find ground chipotle pepper so I used Mrs. Dash southwest chipotle seasoning and I also used chipotle salsa. I thought this recipe was pretty good and I liked that my 2 1/2 year old ate everything I put on his plate!