Beans-N-Rice

[kit]

Today is a perfect day to make a dish for those nippy, nasty, winter days when you just want to stay inside and keep warm. I make it often. It's called "Beans-N-Rice" although there's some ground beef in it as well. It has lots of protein and a little bit of carbohydrate and a whole lot of flavor and is real easy to make.

Beans-N-Rice
Kit Temple
(makes 5 hearty cups)

1/2 lb ground beef
2/3 cup onions, chopped
2/3 cup green pepper, chopped
2/3 cup crushed tomatoes (from a 28oz can [freeze the rest])
3/4 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (15oz) can cannellini or red kidney beans (with juice)
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup white rice
1 cup water
(a smidge of hot sauce is suggested, but optional)

In a large pot, cook the ground beef, breaking into chunks. Remove and drain. Cook onion and pepper until onion softens. Return beef to pot.
Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and stir, reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is done. (The rice will absorb most of the liquid) Thin with water if preferred.
Serve with saltines and grated cheese. Leftovers can be frozen.

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Thanks Kit I will make that. I have to use brown rice or quinoa cause I do not eat anything white.

[kit]

Alan, with brown rice you'll need to simmer it longer for the rice to absorb the liquid. I imagine the nuttier flavor of the brown rice will add to the dish and it'll definitely make it more nutritious. Enjoy.