Great recipe, however I ended up making some changes. First of all, using oil instead of butter will reduce the amount of cholesterol and fat, plus in my opinion it tastes better. Also, I added red bell peppers to the recipe. Instead of tomato juice, I used chili ready tomatoes. After adding in the rice and tomatoes, I suggest adding some spices (parsley, thyme, and my personal favorite Mrs. Dash!). After all that, cover, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for about 15 min. This allows the beef and rice to absorb the spices. In the end you can use cheese, but you can also serve with sour cream on the side.

Reviewed On: Jun. 13, 2008