SANDRA’S FEISTY FIESTA MEXICAN RICE BOWL

A super hearty meal that is
without a doubt feisty with a fiesta
style in a snap!

Servings: (6 to 8)
Prep: 5 Mins. |
Cook: 30 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. lean burger (moose, venison, beef, or buffalo)
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ spanish onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1 tablespoon, canned diced hot jalapenos (less if you like it less spicy)
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (14.5 oz. can) diced tomatoes, retain juice
1 (14.5 oz. can) tomato sauce
1 pkg. dry original ranch dressing
1 pkg. dry taco seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (divided)

Garnish:
--Medium cheddar cheese, shredded
--Remaining cilantro

--Prepared steamed brown rice

METHOD

Note: Start the rice about an hour prior to serving.

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown burger ½ way, add the bell pepper, onion, and celery and cook until onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the water, jalapenos, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, ranch dressing, and taco seasoning; mixing to combine. Bring to boil, and reduce to low to simmer for 20 minutes. Add the ½ of the cilantro and cook for 1 more minute.

To serve, mound rice in the center of each bowl, spoon the fiesta sauce around its diameter, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and the remaining cilantro. – Enjoy!