Six-Star Hearty Mex Meal Recipe

Name: Six-Star Hearty Mex Meal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts); 2 cups hot water (does not have to be boiling, just get hot water from the tap); 1 cup milk; ⅓ cup brown rice, uncooked; ½ cup taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1 (12 ounce) can frozen corn, thawed; 2 -3 cups yellow corn tortilla chips, crushed; 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, low fat pasteurized cheese product; ½ cup milk

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef (or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts)
2 cups hot water (does not have to be boiling, just get hot water from the tap)
1 cup milk
⅓ cup brown rice, uncooked
½ cup taco seasoning
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (12 ounce) can frozen corn, thawed
2 -3 cups yellow corn tortilla chips, crushed
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, low fat pasteurized cheese product
½ cup milk

1
Brown ground beef and drain.
2
Or if you are using chicken, cut it into dice-sized pieces and cook in a skillet over the stove top.
3
For cooking chicken, sprinkle a little taco seasoning over the top for a great color and flavor.
4
Return meat to a large, deep skillet.
5
Add hot water, 1 cup milk, rice, taco seasoning, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
6
Stir and heat on high to boiling.
7
Once the mixture boils, reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
8
Let cook for 20 minutes, stirring every 3-5 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, melt Velveeta in a microwave-safe dish according to box directions.
10
Add 1/2 cup milk and stir well.
11
Skip this step if you just plan on using store-bought nacho cheese or shredded cheese.
12
When skillet preparation is done, add black beans and corn.
13
Cook on low for an additional 5 minutes.
14
Serve cheese and crushed chips over the skillet meal.
15
Enjoy!

730

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef (or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts), 2 cups hot water (does not have to be boiling, just get hot water from the tap), 1 cup milk, ⅓ cup brown rice, uncooked, and more.

Yes, Six-Star Hearty Mex Meal falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Six-Star Hearty Mex Meal

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