Texas Skillet

By Lindae999

A hearty meal in a skillet with beef, onions, garlic pinto beans, tomatoes, green chiles, cheddar cheese and rice. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (15 ounce) pinto beans, undrained
• 1 can (14.5 ounce) tomatoes, diced, undrained
• 2 cans ( 4 ounces each) green chiles, chopped
• 1/2 cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried cilantro or parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Salsa and minced fresh cilantro, to taste
• Tortilla chips

Preparation

Step 1

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; cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve in the skillet or transfer to a shallow service dish. Sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Serve with tortilla chips.