Description

If you have 30 minutes, you have time to make this easy, delicious casserole. It's prepared in just one skillet, so clean up is a snap, making it a perfect meal for busy families.

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 c. onion, diced
• 1 c. green bell peppers, diced
• 1 c. red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. beef chorizo
• 1 1/2 c. long grain rice
• 1 T. chili powder
• 1 T. paprika
• 2 t. cumin
• 2 t. granulated garlic or powder
• 2 1/2 c. low-sodium beef broth or stock
• 1 10 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes, with its juices
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 1/2 c. frozen corn (or canned or fresh)
• 2 c. shredded Cheddar, Colby or Pepper Jack cheese
• cilantro, for optional garnish

Steps

1. Heat a 12 inch skillet on medium-high heat; add olive oil, bell peppers, and onion; cook for 2-3 minutes; add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ground beef and chorizo; cook until no longer pink; discard fat.
2. Add the rice and spices; stir until combined.
3. Add the beef broth/stock, tomatoes, beans, and corn; bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low; cover; cook 20-22 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.