Hearty Red Beans with Rice
Hearty Red Beans with Rice brings together tender kidney beans, seasoned ground beef, and fluffy rice in a tangy picante sauce, balanced by warm paprika and chili notes. Melted sharp Cheddar adds richness and a creamy finish. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook the rice as directed on the package.
- 2
Put the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned and crumbly.
- 3
Drain well and move the meat to a large pot over low heat.
- 4
Add the rice, beans, picante sauce, paprika, chili powder, and crushed red pepper flakes; stir well and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the cheese and let it simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Calories 655.19 kcal High
- Protein 56.59 g Good Source
- Carbs 39.84 g Moderate
- Total Fat 32.31 g High
- Saturated Fat 18.35 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 139.72 mg High
- Sodium 1519.16 mg High
- Fiber 14.89 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.7 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 642.0 mg Good Source
- Iron 6.29 mg Good Source
- Potassium 607.11 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 602.0 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 1.91 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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