Tuesday Recipe

October 30, 2007 | Filed Under Recipe 


I decided to make the Mexican Rice and Beans for dinner since I had both sets of our parents coming tonight. It was so good, fast, and easy. This meal is always a crowd pleaser! I used a medium heat chunky salsa but you can easily tailor this meal for your specific tastes. I love corn bread as a side for this dish, although we had a cabbage salad tonight and it was delicious together.

Here it is:

Mexican Rice and Beans

2+ cups beans ( Kidney and Black beans)
1 1/2 cups corn (frozen)
1 jar of salsa
2 1/2 cups V8 juice
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
Shredded cheddar cheese for the top (after cooked)

In a 9×13 inch baking dish place all the ingredients together and stir until mixed.
Cover with foil and bake in a 375 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours or until rice is cooked. Sprinkle your shredded cheese over the top of cooked casserole and place back in oven until melted.

Perhaps next week I will make the no bake trash cookies, simply to make Katie smile!

Comments

9 Responses to “Tuesday Recipe”

  1. Once Upon a Dream... on October 30th, 2007 10:49 pm

    Yummy! Looks delicious, Andrea! Have fun with ya’lls parents.

  2. vanessa on October 31st, 2007 5:54 am

    Hi
    just found your site. very nice. I love all the pictures of the leaves. I think that is one of the best parts about living on the east coast.
    I’ll be adding you to my blog list.
    It’s nice to read about other military families.
    Good luck with your baby. Number three is easy.

  3. Jen on October 31st, 2007 6:47 am

    V8 never thought of this….I’m going to try it though…I have been needing a good Mexican Rice recipe. I hope you and your family have a great Halloween.

  4. Katie on October 31st, 2007 8:00 am

    This looks so delicious. Mark will love it…he loves rice and beans and I’ve never had a recipe for it so thanks! And…I will definately smile when I see the cookie recipe!! By the way, I hope you are having a wonderful time reading your books!!!

  5. G. on October 31st, 2007 8:32 am

    Thanks to you…my meal planning has been somewhat stress free! I tried the Taco Bake and your Chicken Cordon Bleu…both delicious. My husband has added the Taco bake to his list of faves. I will try this next week. Thanks for your great recipes! Hope you’re having a great time with your family!

  6. Anonymous on October 31st, 2007 10:25 am

    That looks wonderful, Andrea! Thanks so much! I can’t wait to try it. What size was the jar of salsa that you used?

    I just found your blog recently. Thanks for sacrificing so much for our country. Your kids are so cute; I love the pics.

    ~Leda

  7. Kili @ Live Each Moment on October 31st, 2007 10:44 pm

    Sorry I am behind on reading blogs.
    I love the fall pictures you took of the kids, OH and the pregnant pictures! Oh, how sweet Andrea!

  8. Renèe on November 1st, 2007 6:43 am

    Sounds fantastic, thanks for sharing it! :)

    Have a great day!

  9. Anonymous on November 5th, 2007 8:32 pm

    It was delicious and I think maybe the medium salsa was a good thing. I have only ever used mild. Yours was tastier.
    Mom