Next-night beefy Spanish rice
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes4 servings
Ingredients
1 tsp vegetable oil
3 cups Smartly Seasoned Beef, see tip below
1/2 cup water
796-mL can diced tomatoes, including juice
1 tsp paprika or Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
Instructions
Heat oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Crumble in beef mixture (see below). Stir occasionally until beef is browned and separated into small pieces, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Pour in water and tomatoes, including juice. Stir in paprika (or Italian seasoning), salt and chopped green pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 502, Protein 28.9g, Carbohydrates 50.1g, Fat 20.5g.
While the Spanish rice is simmering, toss a green salad and steam broccoli and carrots for a nutritious but no-fuss dinner.
Smartly seasoned beef
If you have not made our Smartly seasoned beef (also in the Recipe File), you may substitute 1 pound (500 g) ground lean beef mixed with 1 chopped onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 teaspoons (10 mL) dried parsley, 3/4 teaspoon (7 mL) Worcestershire sauce, dash of Tabasco and pinches of salt and pepper.
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