CHIPOTLE BEEF & RICE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 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

Steps:

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 : Calories 403 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges