This is a beef spin on the Black Bean and Corn Chicken Taco Bake. I was trying to come up with a dinner idea the other day and had all the ingredients except chicken. But I had cooked ground beef in the freezer, so decided to give it a try. It turned out really well. Just as easy as the chicken version and just as tasty. [Read more…] about Beef and Black Bean Taco Bake
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Southwest Chicken and Brown Rice
I’ve expressed my love for Mexican/Tex-Mex foods before, so it’s no surprise that we really liked this dish. I altered a recipe that I cut off a box many years ago. I think it came from Uncle Ben’s instant brown rice, but I’m not positive. I adjusted the amounts, altered a few things and instead of cooking the instant rice with the other ingredients, I served it over regular brown rice. Yum! [Read more…] about Southwest Chicken and Brown Rice
Black Bean and Corn Chicken Taco Bake
My friend, Claire left this recipe in a comment here on Eat at Home. It’s fast, easy and Mexican so of course I had to try it. I’m happy to say that it’s delicious too! There are only 4 ingredients to put together, which is a nice bonus. [Read more…] about Black Bean and Corn Chicken Taco Bake
Salsa Verde Steak in the Slow Cooker
This is so good and easy. A delicious Mexican meal that cooks in a crockpot – 2 of my favorite things. I adapted the recipe from The Ungourmet.
Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more…] about Salsa Verde Steak in the Slow Cooker
Mexican Beans and Rice
This recipe was given to me by a friend a long time ago. What more can you ask for from a recipe? It’s yummy, healthy, cheap and fast. It’s vegetarian and can even be vegan if you forgo the cheese and sour cream garnishes.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Mexican Beans and Rice
Ingredients
- 2-3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 Tbs. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 2 cans dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 3 cups brown or white rice cooked
- cheddar cheese shredded
- sour cream if desired
Instructions
- Cook onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet until onion is soft.
- Add spices, beans and salsa. Cook several more minutes until it's all hot.
- Serve beans over rice. Top with cheese and sour cream, if desired.