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Texas-Style Skillet

Name: Texas-Style Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, undrained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies; 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 cup water; 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons dried cilantro flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Shredded cheddar cheese, salsa and minced fresh cilantro; Tortilla chips

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Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 40 min.

Makes

6 servings

I grew up in Phoenix, and my husband is from Texas. When we lived in New York, we really missed Southwest-style food, so I created this recipe. It's been a staple through the years.—Barbara Westbrook, Gainsville, Texas

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup water
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried cilantro flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Shredded cheddar cheese, salsa and minced fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, tomatoes, chilies, rice, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; covered and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve in the skillet or transfer to a shallow serving dish. Sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without toppings): 273 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein.

Texas-Style Skillet

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