MEXICAN HAYSTACK RICE BOWLS

MEXICAN HAYSTACK RICE BOWLS

Mexican haystack rice bowls are a tex-mex lovers dream! Cilantro lime rice, seasoned beef, and then piled high with all your favorite toppings!

Ingredients
cilantro lime rice

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/4 cups basmati rice
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
• juice and zest of 1 large lime
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

meat

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (4.25 oz) diced green chilies
• 1 can (15 oz) chili beans, do not drain

toppings

• corn chips
• shredded lettuce
• shredded cheese
• chopped tomatoes
• pico de gallo
• guacamole
• sour cream

Instructions

1. For the cilantro lime rice: add the butter and dry basmati rice to a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until butter has melted and the rice is slightly toasted. Stir often so the rice does not burn. Add in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is done. Fluff with a fork.
2. For the meat: Cook and crumble the ground beef in a skillet pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain any grease. Add the seasonings, tomato sauce, green chilies, and chili beans. Stir to combine. Turn heat to medium-low and let simmer while the rice cooks.
3. Layer rice in a bowl, top with the meat mixture, and then top with your choice of toppings.

Notes

• My family does not like whole green chilies so I blend the green chilies and tomato sauce in the blender before adding it to the meat mixture.
• Chili beans are pinto beans in a mild chili sauce. You'll find them by the beans in the grocery store and they will say 'chili beans' on the can.

source:http://togetherasfamily.com

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