Texas Style Skillet

I just love Southwest style food and this is no exception.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (4 ounce) cans  chopped green chilies
• 1⁄2 cup  uncooked long grain rice
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 -2  tablespoon chili powder
• 2  teaspoons dried cilantro or 2  teaspoons parsley flakes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin

• Toppings

•  shredded cheddar cheese
•  salsa
•  minced fresh cilantro
•  tortilla chips

Directions

1. In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, tomatoes, chilies, rice, water and seasonings; mix well.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in the skillet or transfer to a shallow serving dish. Sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Serve with tortilla chips.