- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (5.5 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ – Beef flavor
- 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream for topping (optional)
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion and bell pepper until beef is browned and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and chili powder. Remove mixture from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In same skillet, prepare Knorr(R) Rice SidesTM- Beef flavor according to package directions.
- Stir pinto beans and seasoned beef mixture into the rice; continue cooking until thoroughly heated, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Top with Cheddar cheese and continue cooking until cheese melts. Serve with sour cream and any additional favorite toppings.