I am making a one-pot meal tonight. It is adapted from a Girl Scout outdoor meal recipe. We call it Mexican rice casserole.

I pound ground beef or diced chicken
I cup rice
1 pkg frozen corn
1 large jar of chunky salsa or picante sauce
1can diced green chiles
1 can sliced black olives
2-3 cups shredded Colby/jack cheese mix
1/2diced onion 2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
seasoned salt and pepper to taste
3-4 cups water
Olive oil

Saute rice onions and garlic in olive oil until onions and garlic are translucent. Add ground beef(or chicken) and cook until well done. Pour in salsa, oregano, salt and pepper and heat to bubbling. Add water, and cheese until cheese melts, than all other ingredients. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is fully cooked. About 40 minutes from start to finish. This makes about 4 servings. I usually serve warm tortillas with this. a nice romaine, tomato and avocado salad goes well too. Ice cold Coronas to drink. For dessert, I recommend flan.


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