REQUEST: Texas Beef Skillet

[drob...@chip.cs.uiuc.edu]

I am looking for a recipe that was in an older edition of either Betty Crocker
or the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. I was entitled Texas Beef Skillet
and was a chili-like dish. I have searched for a year and not found it. I was
wondering if anyone in net-land either has the recipe or one of these older
cookbooks.

Any info is greatly appreciated,

Don Roberts
drob...@cs.uiuc.edu

[Mark Scheffler]

drob...@chip.cs.uiuc.edu wrote:

: I am looking for a recipe that was in an older edition of either Betty Crocker

: or the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. I was entitled Texas Beef Skillet
: and was a chili-like dish.

You have a good memory. I really like this dish. Enjoy!

mark m...@mei.com

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Texas Beef Skillet

Recipe By : Better Homes and Gardens All-Time Favorite Recipes (1981)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dishes Rice And Beans

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 pound Ground Beef
3/4 C Onion -- chopped
1 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Garlic Salt
1 16 Oz Can Tomatoes -- cut up
1 15 Oz Can Red Kidney Beans
3/4 C Quick Cooking Rice
3/4 C Water
3 Tbsp Green Pepper -- chopped
3/4 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese

In skillet cook ground beef and onion till beef is brown and onion is
tender; drain off fat.

Sprinkle meat mixture with chili powder, salt, and garlic salt. Stir in
undrained tomatoes, undrained beans, uncooked rice, water, and green
pepper.

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Top with cheese.
Cover and heat till cheese melts, about 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with
crushed corn chips, if desired.

My variation 1: increase chili powder to 2 1/2 tsp, add 1 tsp cumin, and
increase tomatoes to 1 quart (or a 28 oz can).

My variation 2: use 2/3 cup uncooked brown rice. Cook an hour or so,
adding water as needed. Add beans during last 20 minutes.