->Taco Meat <-

Serves 4. 1 pound ground beef

1 can refried beans or 1 can pinto beans

1 green pepper, chopped

3/4 cup brown rice

3/4 cup water

1 cup prepared salsa

1 packet taco seasoning mix

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp seasoned salt

If you are using a can of pinto beans, put them in a fry pan with

a tablespoon of oil over medium heat, stirring often and mashing

the beans with your spoon or spatula. Add the taco seasoning at

this time. Cook until thickened and add to the crock pot.

Mix the taco seasoning and the refried beans in the crock pot. Add

the rice, water, and salsa.

Brown the ground beef with the green pepper, seasoning with the

garlic powder, pepper, and seasoning salt. Drain off grease and add

beef to the crock pot. Give everything a good stir and turn to high

heat for four hours. Use the mixture to fill taco shells, over

chips, or inside flour tortillas.