REFRIED BEANS AND RICE

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My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day using just what I had on hand.-Wanda Jacobs, Willard, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
Shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add rice. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Drop rounded spoonfuls of refried beans over rice; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese and onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 923mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.