HEARTY BEANS AND RICE

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Filling, fast-fixing and fabulous flavor make this hefty dish sure to become a family favorite. -Barbara Musgrove, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1-1/3 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups instant brown rice

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, water and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges