Mexican Rice

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Good recipe, but lacking in flavor. Next time in place of the chili powder I'd add taco seasoning instead. My kids thought it would be great using tortilla chips instead of forks!

35 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

170 calories per serving view nutrition facts

7 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	ground beef
16	ounces	salsa
11	ounces	mexicorn	whole kernel corn with red and green peppers
1 1/2	cups	water
1	teaspoon	chili powder
1 1/2	cups	rice, quick cooking	uncooked
1	cup	monterey jack cheese	shredded

Directions

Brown ground beef in large skillet; drain.

Stir in salsa, corn, water and chili powder; bing to a boil.

Stir in rice. Cover; remove from heat.

Let stand 5 to 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Fluff mixture with fork; sprinkle with cheese.

Cover, let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Good recipe, but lacking in flavor. Next time in place of the chili powder I'd add taco seasoning instead. My kids thought it would be great using tortilla chips instead of forks!
over 3 years ago by NLegere

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 153g

Amount per Serving

Calories 170 55% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g	16%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	20%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Sodium 278mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 16.0g	32%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	3%		Iron	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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