Gluten Free Mexican Rice and Beef Recipe
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper or 5 small sweet peppers, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups white rice, uncooked
  • 1 can tomatoes, diced with juice
  • 3 cups Beef Broth, organic or homemade (or more)
  • 2 tablespoons cumin (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can tomato sauce (optional)
  • fresh cilantro, washed and chopped
Instructions
  1. In a very large skillet cook the beef until done.
  2. Remove the beef and set to the side.
  3. Heat the oil in the pan and saute the onions and peppers until they have softened and the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the garlic and cook a moment longer.
  5. Add the rice and stir so that it is covered with the oil and cook for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the spices and cook for a minute.
  7. Add the tomatoes and beef broth.
  8. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cover with a lid.
  9. Allow to cook for 15 to 20 minutes, checking occasionally for doneness and to make sure you don't need more liquid.
  10. If more liquid is necessary add more beef broth or a can of tomato sauce.
  11. Once done, add cooked beef back in and stir in the cilantro.
  12. Serve immediately.
  13. To reheat, add tomato sauce and heat over low heat on the stove.
Recipe by Matthew's Puzzle - Autism Recovery, Gluten Free, Green Living Mom Blog at https://www.matthewspuzzle.com/2013/02/gluten-free-mexican-rice-and-beef-recipe.html