Southwest Beef and Rice

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SOUTHWEST BEEF AND RICE Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 20 Minutes Makes 3 to 4 servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 cups cooked rice (cooled) 1 cup frozen peas (defrosted) 3/4 cup salsa Directions: 1. Cooked rice according to package and let cool. 2. In a large non-stick skillet, brown the ground beef, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until ground beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4 inch crumbles. 3. Pour off drippings and add chili powder and salt. 4. Add rice to non-stick skillet and mix well. Continue cooking 2 minutes or until rice is hot, stirring occasionally. 5. Stir in peas and salsa; heat through. - - IMPORTANT FOOD SAFETY REMINDER - - All cooking temperatures and times indicated above are suggestions only. Cooking temperatures and times and may vary for your oven, broiler stove top or grill. Please use an appropriate meat thermometer for accuracy.

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