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Rice & Bean Enchiladas Recipe

Oct

2012

Mexican food is a favorite in my house. We tend to eat tacos… a lot. We love enchiladas, but honestly, they seemed so hard to make. I found a recipe (and tweaked it, like I always do) and ended up with this yummy meatless Enchilada. The best part of this dish is the creamy tomatillo sauce, that is made with salsa verde (the green stuff ) and heavy cream. It adds a rich flavor, that compliments the cheese and beans.

Don’t worry, you won’t miss the meat!

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One Dish Meal: Cheesy Beans & Rice Recipe

Feb

2012

Here is another one of my favorite Weeknight Recipes!

There are some weeknights when dinners are an after thought. I try to meal plan, but it doesn’t always happen. I have some items that I always keep in the house – for the nights when I don’t have a plan. This recipe includes these stockpile items and is super quick to make. I have a rice maker, which makes it even easier to make.

Did I mention that this is one dish meal?

This beans and rice recipe is so easy and versatile – you can make it as a side dish or as a main dish. It is perfect for a cold winter day. It has just enough kick to please your taste buds!

So here is what you need to make this one:

4oz of VELVEETA®
3 Cups of cooked white or brown rice
2 10 oz Can Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
1 small Can of Red Kidney Beans (drain)
1 small Can of Black Beans (drained)
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 small Can of Pinto Beans (drained)
optional – ground beef or grilled chicken

Combine all ingredients in pot. Do not drain Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes, include all contents of the can. Mix all ingredients and cook on med heat for 20 minutes and VELVEETA® is fully melted. Stir frequently. Optional – add beef or chicken to make a one dish meal. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Recipe: Easy Beef, Rice & Beans

Feb

2011

Welcome to my weekly recipe series. I hope these recipes will inspire you to try new meals. I am by no means a gourmet cook — heck, most of the time I don’t use a measuring tools. I just enjoying cooking for my boys and trying new recipes. Remember, substitute items you dislike — this is just a baseline to give you ideas. You cannot mess it up!

Ingredients:

3/4 -1 lb of ground beef
1 can Red Beans ( I prefer Goya)
1 can Black Beans
1 can Kidney Beans
4-5 cups of cooked rice
1/2 cup beef broth
1 large can of diced tomatoes including juices(i like to use the ones with peppers/onions already mixed in)
1 diced green pepper
1 diced small onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
pinch of cayenne pepper
fresh cilantro
shredded cheddar if desired

Brown Ground Beef and drain. Add all items except rice into crockpot. Stir. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Stir every few hours {if you can}. Add precooked rice to crockpot after cooking for 4 -6 hours on low. Simmer for an hour or so. Add season to taste. Serve Garnished with cheddar cheese and cilantro (if you would like).

It was recipe was inspired by an idea from Saving & Giving.

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