Dinner for 7
Texas Rice
Rice, bacon, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, peppers, and melted cheese cook together in a filling skillet meal.
$2.55per serving $$
60 minstart to table
7servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1 can (28 oz) rotel original diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Steps
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add the rice, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then remove and chop it.
- Cook the chopped onion and bell pepper in the bacon fat for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, salt, and pepper, then cook for 8 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the tomatoes, cooked rice, and bacon, then simmer for 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle both cheeses over the skillet, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until melted.
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