Oklahoma Bean Skillet

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb 90% lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 cup dry quick-cooking rice
• 1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces salsa and cream cheese flavored baked tortilla chips, crushed (approximately 32 chips)

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef in a large skillet.
• 2 drain, rinse and return to skillet.
• 3 add onion, green pepper, garlic and salt.
• 4 continue to cook until onion is clear.
• 5 stir in undrained tomatoes and chili beans.
• 6 bring to a boil.
• 7 reduce heat to simmer.
• 8 stir in rice.
• 9 cover and cook 5 minutes.
• 10 sprinkle cheese over top.
• 11 replace lid and continue to cook 2 minutes or just until cheese melts.
• 12 sprinkle crushed chips edges and serve.