Taco Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen bell pepper and onion blend
• 2 Tablespoons Taco seasoning mix, low sodium, or HappyHealthy Taco Seasoning
• 2 cups beef broth, 50% less sodium
• 2 cups instant whole grain brown rice
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash your hands well with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
2. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add beef and cook until no longer pink, 5-10 minutes. Drain meat and set aside. 
3. Add pepper and onion blend to pot and cook until tender, 5 minutes. 
4. Return cooked meat to skillet with pepper and onion blend.  Add taco seasoning and beef broth and bring to a boil.  Turn heat down and add in uncooked rice.  Cover and cook 5-10 minutes until rice is tender.
5. Remove lid and stir in salsa and cheese.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.