Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2         pound  lean ground beef
     1/3           cup  yellow onion -- chopped
     1/4           cup  green bell pepper -- chopped
  2             cloves  garlic -- minced
  3 1/2      teaspoons  chili powder
  2 1/2      teaspoons  ground cumin
  3               cups  water
  1            package  uncle ben's hearty soups black bean/rice -- 5.3
     1/2           cup  fresh tomatoes -- chopped
  3        tablespoons  red onion -- chopped
  1 1/2    tablespoons  fresh cilantro
  1              clove  garlic -- minced

Preparation:

In a 2-quart stock pot, saut‚ ground beef, onions and peppers over medium heat until browned. Add garlic, chili powder and cumin. Add water, contents of seasoning packet, and rice and beans. Mix well and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic. Simmer additional 10 minutes. Garnish with shredded cheese, chopped fresh tomatoes, and chopped jalapeno peppers. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

180 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (62% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 43mg Cholesterol; 72mg Sodium