TONIGHT'S SOLUTION
SCRAM (Salsa, Cheese, Rice and Meat)
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TO MAKE THE MEAL
Corn bread and salad
Matt Doroff sent in a great one-pot, family friendly meal with an even better "kid-approved" acronym, SCRAM (Salsa, Cheese, Rice and Meat). This is convenience cooking at its best, a ground meat skillet dinner using salsa and taco seasoning for flavor and cooked rice to add heft. I rolled leftovers up in a tortilla for a burrito filling and that was also a hit with my kids.
SCRAM (Salsa, Cheese, Rice and Meat)
4 servings
I found that 2 cups of rice was the right balance for my taste, but to stretch out the meal, Doroff uses up to 6 cups.
1 pound extra lean ground beef or ground turkey breast
1/2 (1-ounce) package reduced-sodium packet taco seasoning
1 (8.8-ounce) package brown or white cooked "Ready Rice" or 2 cups cooked instant rice
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese
1 1/2 - 2 cups salsa
In a large skillet, brown meat with taco seasoning, draining excess oil if necessary. Add rice, cheese and salsa to taste. Stir well to combine and stir until heated through.
Per serving: 516 calories (percent of calories from fat, 35), 28 grams protein, 55 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 20 grams fat (11 grams saturated), 75 milligrams cholesterol, 882 milligrams sodium.
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