Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Skillet
Wedge Salads with Garlic-Lime Dressing
Wine Recommendation
Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (1-oz) envelope less sodium taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 3 cups less sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 (8-oz) carton sour cream
Instructions
- Cook beef in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly; drain and return to skillet.
- Stir in taco seasoning mix and rice; cook 1 minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, beans, and corn. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with sour cream.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 wedges
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
Side Dish Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, oil, garlic, and honey in a bowl. Divide lettuce wedges among 6 plates. Top with tomatoes, and drizzle with dressing.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
598
|
82
|
680
|
| Fat (g) | 27 | 7 | 34 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Protein (g) | 33 | 1 | 34 |
| Carb (g) | 54 | 5 | 59 |
| Fiber (g) | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1191 | 10 | 1201 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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