Ranchero Beef & Rice Skillet

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. 80% lean ground beef 1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 TBS. chili powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3 c. cooked rice, cooled 1 c. frozen peas, defrosted 3/4 c. prepared salsa 1. In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings. Season with chili powder and salt. 2. Add rice to skillet; mix well. Continue cooking 2 minutes or until rice is hot; stir occasionally. Stir in peas and salsa; heat through. Makes 4 servings. "Beef recipes collected from www.beeftips.com. Recipes courtesy of the Wisconsin Beef Council through the Cattlemen's Beef Board and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association."