Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Mexican Fried Rice Casserole

This is a recipe I came up with when I had a bunch of leftovers and didn't know what to do with the little bittses (as my mother would say).  So I combined them and came up with this.  This meal is ready in 15 minutes.

Mexican Fried Rice Casserole
2 or more cups of leftover rice
1 cup cooked chicken, pork or beef, cubed (or more if you have it)
1 can black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed or if you have leftover refried beans in the refrigerator - add them at the end
1/4 -1/2 cup salsa - as spicy as your family likes
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 -1/2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning (optional)

In 1 or 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, brown the rice.  I add the spices just after I brown the rice because it blooms them and makes them really pop.  Add the meat, beans and salsa and heat through.  I like this not to be soupy but to be able to hold its shape in a tortilla or on a chip.  Salt and pepper to taste and serve on flour or corn tortillas or as is with a salad. 

Note: This is a quick and easy meal.  The spices can be adjusted to your family's taste.  Some families may want more or less spice than others.  I serve it with lettuce, tomato and shredded cheese on tortilla chips or tortillas but it is great just on its own (which is how I eat it since I don't need the extra carbs).  If I have it, I make guacamole with it.  It is filling and healthy meal plus you just about emptied the refrigerator!

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