Turns out that just writing Tacos on the menu isn't enough to indicate that we need to add taco seasoning to the grocery list so when I went to add the spices to the meat mixture, there was an 'Oh Crap' moment. Being on a planned menu and 'diet' means that I am not really all that flexible on my meals so I took to the pantry and fridge and here is what happened... Taco Casserole!
Ingredients:
1-lb extra lean ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
2 cups of uncooked white minute rice which makes 6 servings (or brown/multigrain)
1 - 650ml jar of salsa (pick your heat)
1/4 of a large red onion
1 tbsp of minced garlic
1 cup of frozen corn
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Mrs. Dash original
Chili powder
Red pepper flakes
Black pepper
Basil (fresh or dried is fine)
Garlic powder
Directions:
- Using a large wok style pan, add in the chopped onion and saute in olive oil until slightly tender. Add in garlic and continue to saute for another minute
- Add in ground beef and cook through
- Use Mrs. Dash, chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic powder and basil to spice the meat to taste. I didn't use any official measurements, just added until it was tasty.
- While beef is cooking, prepare and cook rice
- When beef is cooked throroughly, add in the full jar of salsa and the corn and stir
- Once the salsa starts to bubble, mix in the rice and remove from heat.
- Serve it up!
Serves 5 and is 416 calories per serving (made with beef and white rice... may vary depending on any substituted ingredients).
I personally like to wait a couple of hours, leaving the pan covered on the stove, before eating this to let the rice soak up any of the juices but you can eat it right away if you prefer.
Bon Appetite!
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