S-C-R-A-M (Salsa, Cheese, Rice And Meat)

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef (or ground turkey breast, or ground pork)
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped (Optional, if desired)
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 2 cups cooked rice (or one 8.8-ounce package 90 second microwaveable rice)
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or pepper jack cheese)
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups salsa
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained, if desired) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno chili, chopped (Optional, if desired)
• avocado, sliced (Optional, for garnish)
• cilantro (Optional, for garnish)
• sour cream (Optional, for garnish)
• 4 -8 tortillas (Optional, for garnish)

1. In a large skillet, saute chopped onion (optional) until translucent ~.
2. Add ground meat and brown with taco seasoning, draining excess fat if necessary.
3. Add cooked rice, cheese, salsa, (and optional black beans and jalapenos) to taste. NOTE: Use the full 2 cups salsa if you are adding the black beans!
4. Stir until combined and heated through.
5. Serves 6-8 ~ Garnish with cilantro, sour cream., and sliced avocados.
6. Any leftovers can be used as a filling for tortillas.
7. NOTE: Allow twenty (20) extra minutes if you need to precook plain old fashioned raw rice for this meal!

extra lean ground beef, onion, taco seasoning, rice, cheddar cheese, salsa, black beans, jalapeno chili, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, tortillas

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/s-c-r-a-m-salsa-cheese-rice-and-meat-385113 (may not work)