Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Wicked easy Mexican dinner

Brown rice, prepared to package directions*
1 package ground turkey (approx. 1-1 1/4 lbs)**
1 can black or red beans
1 can of diced tomatoes w/chiles (I believe this is called Rotel in some places)
olive oil

*I generally buy brown rice in a 1.5 lb bag. For each meal put 1 C of brown rice in casserole dish, add 2 1/4 C water, 1 t of olive oil, and for this recipe season rice to taste with dash of cumin and/or coriander if you wish. Micro the rice on full power 5 mins then 27-32 mins on 50% power depending on your microwave, or prepare on stovetop.

**You can substitute ground beef for this if you like, or ground pork. If you wish to have veggie-only meal throw in another can of beans.

Start the rice in the micro. Swirl olive oil 2x around large saute pan on medium. Drain can of bean(s). When pan is warmed throw in bean(s). After 5-ish mins you can add turkey. Season if you wish with whichever spices you like (cumin, cilantro, curry, chili powder, basil, oregano...use your imagination!) Cook until turkey has browned. At that point add tomatoes/Rotel. Simmer on low heat until rice is done, stirring occasionally. Serve mixture over rice.

This is also wicked good if you put it in tortillas with toppings.

1 comment:

Mee-ha said...

ooh, this would be so good with some tortilla strips, cheese and avocados sprinkled on the top for serving. mmm.