Carne / Beef

Texas Beef Skillet

1 pound Ground Beef
3/4 Cup Onion -- chopped
1 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Garlic Salt
1-16 Oz Can Tomatoes -- cut up
1-15 Oz Can Red Kidney Beans
3/4 Cup Quick Cooking Rice
3/4 Cup Water
3 Tbsp Green Pepper -- chopped
3/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

In skillet cook ground beef 
and onion till beef is brown and onion is 
tender; drain off fat.

Sprinkle meat mixture with chili powder, 
salt, and garlic salt. Stir in 
undrained tomatoes, undrained beans, 
uncooked rice, water, and green pepper.

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.  
Top with cheese. 
Cover and heat till cheese melts, 
about 3 minutes longer. 
Sprinkle with crushed corn chips, if desired.  

My variation 1: increase chili powder to  2 1/2 tsp, 
add 1 tsp cumin, and 
increase tomatoes to 1 quart 
(or a 28 oz can).

My variation 2:  use 2/3 cup uncooked brown rice.  
Cook an hour or so, 
adding water as needed.  
Add beans during last 20 minutes.