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Beefed-Up Spanish Rice

- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
If you're looking for something new to spice up your ordinary dinner routine, then our zesty Beefed-Up Spanish Rice is just the ticket. You'll have a stress-free dinner on the table in no time!
What You'll Need
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (see Note)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain or brown rice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
What to Do
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute beef until browned; drain off excess liquid.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Serve immediately.
Note
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For a lighter recipe, you can substitute ground turkey or veal for the beef.
- Like the idea of using salsa to jazz up your cooking? Try our Mexican Burgers for another easy and tasty way to use it!
Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 373
- Calories from Fat 158
- Total Fat 18g 27 %
- Saturated Fat 6.8g 34 %
- Trans Fat 1.1g 0 %
- Protein 24g 48 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 77mg 26 %
- Sodium 354mg 15 %
- Total Carbohydrates 28g 9 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
- Sugars 1.8g 0 %
Dendy2
Oct 31, 2013
There's green pepper and onions in the salsa already. He says in the video that it cuts down on the prep time!
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Dendy2
Oct 31, 2013
There's green pepper and onion in the salsa already. Didn't you listen to the video? He says it cuts down on the prep time!
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Jean748
Jun 03, 2013
This sounds really quick and tasty , but did anyone who has ground vension ever try it in these dishes--it is delicious. I use it often, my husband is a deer hunter.
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stradav75 2725456
Jun 01, 2013
Add some grated pepper jack cheese...has jalapinos in it.
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JudyTrudy
Jun 01, 2013
I add what jamayer does and also add bacon. I have used salsa in my chili and other dishes that I want to have a little kick for years....just made sense to me and beats chili powder. I stopped buying and using it a long time ago. you can never depend on the heat you are going to get from it.
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jmayer 3427089
May 31, 2013
I think you need to add green pepper and onion and brown with hamburger. Also, melted cheese on top would be good.
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