Monterey Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 medium onion, chopped (I use frozen)
• 1 green pepper, chopped (I use frozen)
• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, diced (I use Muir Glen fire-roasted)

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (If you like it spicy, use the tomatoes with chilies here)

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium beef broth
• 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice (I use Uncle Ben's, can also use longer cooking rice, but increase cooking time)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Saute beef and drain.

2. 2

   Add onion and peppers, saute until softened.

3. 3

   Add paprika and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add contents of cans, rice and corn.

5. 5

   Simmer 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Let stand 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve with grated cheese.

8. 8

   Can also be served in a flour tortilla as a burrito.