Mexican Rice Casserole

I made this the other night for dinner and my kids loved it! I was trying to figure out a way to use the new WIC food of brown rice. I did not think my kids would eat it but I was wrong!

Mexican Rice Dinner

1/2 pound lean ground beef

2 tablespoons diced onion

1 large green pepper, chopped

16 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained

8 oz. can tomato sauce

1/4 cup water

1 package taco seasoning

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked (WIC FOOD)

In a non stick skillet, brown beef, onions, and peppers. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker,except rice. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Stir in rice, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

Yields: 6 servings (about 1 cup each)

Per Serving: 272 calories, 2g fat, 6g fiber

Taco Junk

I made this last night and my kids loved it. Even my picky non-veggie eater ate it.

Taco Junk
1 lb lean beef
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can pinto beans, drained(WIC FOOD)
1 can corn, drained
16 oz salsa1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix
1 pkg reduced sodium taco seasoning mix
Brown beef and drain grease. Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
Serving size is 1/2 cup
Note: Serve with lettuce, reduced fat cheese, sour cream and tortillas. Also good over rice or used as a filling in tacos or tortillas.