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Tex-Mex Rice Bowl

An 11-minute bowl of seasoned lean beef, black beans, corn and fresh pico over brown rice.

5 minPrep
10 minCook
4Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (8.8 oz) precooked plain brown rice
  • 8 oz 93% lean ground sirloin
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons No-Salt Taco and Fajita Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups shredded romaine
  • 1 cup fresh pico de gallo (homemade, no salt)
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Steps

  1. Heat the rice according to the package.
  2. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, breaking it up. Drain any fat.
  3. Stir in the water and taco seasoning and bring to a simmer. Add the corn and beans and cook 1 minute, until hot.
  4. Divide the rice and romaine among bowls, top with the beef mixture, pico de gallo, jalapeño and parsley, and serve with lime.
Heart-healthy notes

Lightened: your own No-Salt Taco and Fajita Seasoning replaces the packet, the beans are low-sodium, and the pico is homemade without salt. Lean sirloin, beans and brown rice make it high in protein and fiber, and romaine adds greens.

Note: For pico de gallo, mix diced tomato, onion, jalapeño, parsley and lime juice. Adapted from Cooking Light.

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