Best 3 South Of The Border Rice Beans Recipes

South of the Border Rice and Beans is a hearty, flavorful dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. This easy-to-make recipe combines the savory flavors of rice, beans, and spices for a meal that is both satisfying and delicious. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy dinner option or a flavorful side dish, this South of the Border Rice and Beans recipe is sure to please.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

S.O.B. (SOUTH OF THE BORDER) CASSEROLE

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Ground meat, tomatoes and corn with a little spice creates a quick meal everyone loves. My husband usually requests a double batch! The ground turkey can be replaced with ground beef, pork or chicken.

Provided by JB Baby

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ pound ground turkey
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (.75 ounce) packet brown gravy mix
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
½ cup frozen corn kernels
½ cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded lettuce
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 cups corn tortilla chips

Steps:

Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Crumble the turkey in a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook and stir until evenly brown; drain. Add onion to browned turkey meat and cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, gravy mix and chili powder until combined then mix in the corn and macaroni. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve on a bed of tortilla chips topped with shredded lettuce and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 605.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SOUTH OF THE BORDER RICE AND BEANS

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Make and share this South of the Border Rice and Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boca Pat

Categories Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup uncooked rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 oz.divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

Preheat broiler, coat baking dish with cooking spray.
In skillet heat oil.
Add next 7 ingredients, cook, stirring until tender, 5-6 minutes.
Add broth and bring to boil, stir in rice.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in beans& 1/2 cup cheese.
Cover, let stand 5 minutes, then transfer to baking dish.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with hot pepper sauce if desired.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER PIE

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From a vegetarian cookbook of mine. The beans, rice, eggs, and cheese provide the protein while chili powder and cumin provide the kick! Serve this with a simple tossed salad.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
3/4 cup milk
2 beaten eggs
nonstick cooking spray
chopped green pepper (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

In a saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil till tender but not brown.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, and salt.
Cook for 1 minutes more.
Cool.
Stir in beans, cooked rice, cheese, milk, and eggs.
Spray a 10-inch pie place or quiche dish with nonstick coating.
Spoon mixture into pie place and bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or till center is set.
Let stand 10 minutes.
If desired, sprinkle with green pepper and serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 259.8, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 15.4

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your dish.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make rice and beans, so feel free to adjust the recipe to your own taste.
Make a big batch. Rice and beans are a great meal to make ahead of time, so you can have leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day.
Serve with your favorite toppings. Rice and beans are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Rice and beans is a delicious, budget-friendly meal that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different ways to prepare it, there's sure to be a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give rice and beans a try.