Taco Rice Skillet - OAMC

1 lb hamburger
½ tsp garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
½ cup chopped bell pepper
1 ½ cups water
1 (12 ounce) can red chili beans, drained
1 1/2 cups Minute Rice
1/4 cup salsa
1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Sour cream & tortilla chips (optional)

In a large pan, brown the hamburger. Add in garlic, tomato sauce, bell pepper, and taco seasoning mix. Simmer covered for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool and freeze.

To cook from frozen: Defrost meat sauce overnight in the refrigerator. Dump meat sauce into a pan. Add in the water, salsa, and drained beans. Simmer covered for 5 minutes. Stir in rice, cover and remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Top with cheese. Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips for scooping if desired