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Easy Red Beans and Rice
A quick and easy red beans and rice recipe from Puerto Rico -- full of warm, zesty spices and ground beef.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 393 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Puerto Rican
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 large cloves)
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup total)
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 (4 ounce) Can Chopped Green Chilies
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can red beans, pink beans, or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- For serving: cooked rice; shredded cheddar cheese; sliced green onions; sour cream; hot sauce (use packets of microwavable rice for an easy shortcut!)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off the excess grease.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for about 5-10 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper (or other spices) if desired.
- Serve the bean mixture over hot cooked rice. Top with cheese, sour cream, green onions, and/or hot sauce if desired.
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Notes
- How to Store: the cooked red beans and rice will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. This is a great make-ahead meal, since the flavors come together and it just gets better as it sits! Cook the rice just before serving.
- How to Reheat: Warm leftovers in a skillet over low heat just until hot. Alternatively, you can reheat individual portions in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of the beef and bean mixture (not including rice)
Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
1288mg
(54%)
Potassium
1076mg
(31%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1093IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the beef and bean mixture (not including rice) | |
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1288mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1076mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1093IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.