TEXAS-STYLE SKILLET

Texas-Style Skillet image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 273 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.