Taco Mix

*Mama Cass Original

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• 2 packets taco seasoning
• 1 onion diced
• 1 green pepper diced
• 2/3 c water
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes or Ro-tel mix (or 1 fresh diced)
• 1/2 c corn
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato paste
• 2 c cooked rice

1. Cook rice according to pkg directions. Add 1 can tomato paste while rice is cooking. Set rice aside.

2. Cook meat, onions, and peppers in same skillet until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.

3. Drain grease and return mix to skillet.

4. Add both taco seasoning packets and water. Mix well and allow to simmer until all water has cooked out.

5. Meanwhile, in a medium size pot, heat black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.

6. Combine rice, meat mix, and bean mix in a large bowl.

7. Serve with your favorite topping in tortillas or on top of a salad.

*Also great mixed with a melted block of Velveeta as a dip with tortilla chips- for this use 3 taco seasoning packets.