S-C-R-A-M (Salsa, Cheese, Rice and Meat)

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef (or ground turkey breast, or ground pork)
• 1/2 cup onion (chopped) (optional)

• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 2 cups cooked rice (or one 8.8-ounce package 90 second microwaveable rice)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or pepper jack cheese)
• 1 1/2-2 cups salsa

• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper (chopped) (optional)
• cilantro (optional)
• sour cream (optional)
• tortilla (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, saute chopped onion (optional) until translucent ~.

2. 2

   Add ground meat and brown with taco seasoning, draining excess fat if necessary.

3. 3

   Add cooked rice, cheese, salsa, (and optional black beans and jalapenos) to taste. NOTE: Use the full 2 cups salsa if you are adding the black beans!

4. 4

   Stir until combined and heated through.

5. 5

   Serves 6-8 ~ Garnish with cilantro and sour cream.

6. 6

   Any leftovers can be used as a filling for burritos.

7. 7

   NOTE: Allow twenty (20) extra minutes if you need to precook plain old fashioned raw rice for this meal!