This recipe is an excellent source of vitamin C, which keeps gums and blood vessels healthy.
Ingredients:
1 pound lean (15% or less) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell or jalapeño pepper, chopped
1 cup rice, uncooked
2 cups chopped tomato, fresh or canned, with juice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Brown meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). Drain fat.
2. Add onion and peppers and cook, stirring, 8-10 minutes until vegetables are soft.
3. Add rice, tomato, 2 cups water, and spices. Mix well and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2-3 hours.
7. Makes 9 servings, 1 cup each.
Tips:
- If using minute rice, reduce water to 1 cup.
- Try ground turkey breast in place of beef.
- Make it vegetarian. Leave out the ground beef or ground turkey.
