*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Texas Beef Skillet

Recipe By     : Better Homes and Gardens All-Time Favorite Recipes (1981)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dishes                      Rice And Beans

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         Ground Beef
     3/4  C             Onion -- chopped
   1 1/2  Tsp           Chili Powder
     1/2  Tsp           Salt
     1/2  Tsp           Garlic Salt
   1      16 Oz Can     Tomatoes -- cut up
   1      15 Oz Can     Red Kidney Beans
     3/4  C             Quick Cooking Rice
     3/4  C             Water
   3      Tbsp          Green Pepper -- chopped
     3/4  C             Shredded Cheddar Cheese

In skillet cook ground beef and onion till beef is brown and onion is 
tender; drain off fat.

Sprinkle meat mixture with chili powder, salt, and garlic salt. Stir in 
undrained tomatoes, undrained beans, uncooked rice, water, and green 
pepper.

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.  Top with cheese. 
Cover and heat till cheese melts, about 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with 
crushed corn chips, if desired.  

My variation 1: increase chili powder to  2 1/2 tsp, add 1 tsp cumin, and 
increase tomatoes to 1 quart (or a 28 oz can).

My variation 2:  use 2/3 cup uncooked brown rice.  Cook an hour or so, 
adding water as needed.  Add beans during last 20 minutes.