Kidney Beans and Rice

Easy, hearty, stick-to-your ribs dinner.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups  cooked long grain rice

Directions

1. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic until meat is browned; drain.
2. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, and seasonings.
3. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add rice; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5. Discard bay leaf.
6. Serve.