Quick and Versatile Tex-Mex Meat

This recipe is for a family favorite.  It is so quickly put together and that alone makes it a great go-to for hectic night meals.  Add to that the versatile nature of this recipe and you have something you will find yourself making each week!  Your family will have something different because you will be changing the final meal you serve from the base recipe. You can use canned goods, frozen or fresh as long as you pay attention to the amount of liquid accumulating in the pan.  Too much liquid might make your chosen dish soggy.  

What you need:
Ground Beef (or turkey)
Corn
Salsa
Diced Tomatoes
Spanish Rice
Black Beans (optional)


Putting it all together:

Brown and drain the meat.  Prepare rice according to directions. Drain the corn and add it to the meat.  Add the salsa, diced tomatoes, and beans (drain and rinse these well).  

Put the meat mixture over chips, salad greens, in a tortilla, over chicken or cube steak, or eat it as its own meal. I have even made soup using this as a base - it's so easy, just add chicken stock and heat through! This freezes well and reheats for another great meal when you find yourself short of time and in need of a good meal or snack.