Description
A collection of hearty meals that are budget-friendly and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the beef mixture over rice.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat.
- Add bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado slices for presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: hearty cheap meals