BEEF AND KASHA MEXICANA

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Trying to eat healthier but also looking to save money on dinner? Mixing ground meat with whole grains is a good way to do both. Here, kasha, a whole grain made from buckwheat, adds a delicious toasty flavor when mixed with ground beef, while also stretching the meat to make six servings. (From Betty Crocker's "Money Saving Meals" cookbook).

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup buckwheat groats or 1 cup dried kasha, kernels uncooked
1 (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1 (1 ounce) package low-sodium taco seasoning
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons ripe olives, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 12" skillet, cook ground beef and onion over Medium-High heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in buckwheat kernels until moistened by beef mixture.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chiles, taco seasoning mix, corn and water; heat to boiling.
  • Cover; reduce heat to Low. Simmer 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until buckwheat is tender.
  • Sprinkle cheese over buckwheat mixture. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and olives before serving, if desired.

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