S C R A M Salsa Cheese Rice And Meat Recipes

SALSA RICE

Steps:

• Mix rice, salsa (I like medium heat, but go with your family's preference) and water in small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, cover with lid and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer, stirring every 5-7 minutes until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

SALSA RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water and salsa to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in cheese; cover and let stand for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.

S-C-R-A-M (SALSA, CHEESE, RICE AND MEAT)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute chopped onion (optional) until translucent ~.
• Add ground meat and brown with taco seasoning, draining excess fat if necessary.
• 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!
• Stir until combined and heated through.
• Serves 6-8 ~ Garnish with cilantro, sour cream., and sliced avocados.
• Any leftovers can be used as a filling for tortillas.
• NOTE: Allow twenty (20) extra minutes if you need to precook plain old fashioned raw rice for this meal!

MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large dutch oven and add the garlic and onions. Cook, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Stir constantly, making sure the rice doesn't burn. Cook over low heat, about 3 minutes.
• Next, add the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Stir to combine and let cook, about 2 minutes. Finally, add the chicken broth and stir the mixture together. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the rice is not quite done, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Top with the cheese, and then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Serve with chopped cilantro.

RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, salt, sugar and lime juice in a blender or food processor. (This is a very large batch. I recommend using a 12-cup food processor, or you can process the ingredients in batches and then mix everything together in a large mixing bowl.)
• Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like. I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed.
• Refrigerate the salsa for at least an hour before serving.

TENDER SALSA BEEF

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beef, salsa, brown sugar, soy sauce and garlic. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours, until meat is tender. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef with rice and, if desired, sliced jalapeno peppers. Freeze option: Freeze individual portions of cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary.

SASSY SALSA MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook rice according to package directions; cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, 1/2 cup salsa, onion, egg, celery, parsley, cilantro, garlic and seasonings; stir in rice. Add beef and turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape into two 8x4-in. loaves in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 1 to 1-1/4 hours., Spread with remaining salsa and sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without topping. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaves; place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Reheat in a preheated 350° oven until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 40-45 minutes; top as directed.

SOUR CREAM RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F
• In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil.
• Once rice begins to boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Spray an 8x8 square casserole dish with non-stick spray set aside.
• Once rice is done, all chicken broth will be absorbed.
• Turn off burner and place pot on a cool burner.
• Add to the rice the sour cream, green chiles, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro. Mix well.
• Season with salt and mix again.
• Pour rice mixture into prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Cheese will be bubbly and lightly browned.
• Serve immediately!