This is a good ‘ ol recipe for a hearty, quick & easy comfort meal that reminds us of some real Southern Cookin’! This is my take on the recipe I got from my mom in law who lives in Kilgore Texas, Janis Piland. Play around w/it a little til you find how your family likes it best & make it a tradition in your home too!
Ingredients:
2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lg Onion, chopped (or 2 tsp onion powder)
1 Diced bell pepper (red if poss.)
1 lb Ground beef (I use lean, grass-fed beef and don’t drain the fat)
1 tsp Garlic powder
1.5-2 TB Chili powder (less for kids)
2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 1/2 c. Cooked rice
1 can *Rotel tomatoes
2 TB Tomato Paste
1 can Black beans
3/4 c. Water
1 tsp Wor. Sauce
Directions:2 TB EVOO – heated in large sautee pan.
Brown/sautee’/caramelize onions in the oil.
Add diced red bell pepper.
Add ground beef & cook it.
Add Garlic Powder to beef for (optional) flavor.
Add Chili powder, salt and pepper.
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Add Cooked Rice,
UNdrained Rotel Tomatoes,
Tomato paste,
Black beans,
Water and
Wor. sauce.
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Optional: Top with shredded cheese.
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Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes.
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Enjoy with cornbread & honey-butter!
Oh – add sour cream on the table for the sissy-mouths! Ha ha!
Chelan 