Mexican Stir-Fry Recipe
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Mexican Stir-Fry

By: Becky Taaffe 
"A tasty blend of peppers makes this skillet meal popular at Becky Taaffe's home in San Jose, California. 'Not only have I prepared it for everyday meals, but also for church dinners, potlucks and family get-togethers. There are never any leftovers,' she reports."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper*
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/3 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 2/3 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Add peppers; saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in water, tomato puree, chili powder, bouillon, salt an cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add chicken, beans and rice; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Footnotes

  • When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2007 by nmcowgirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was great! Very easy to put together and tasty too. I added more jalapeno to make it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by KATRINA   view full review
I made this tonight and there were NO LEFTOVERS!! I fed 3 people and I increased the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by girl4God   view full review
my family and i loved this recipe. it had such great flavors and was very easy. Thanks so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Raye of Sunshine   view full review
I made this as suggested, except I omitted the bell peppers as I don't care for them. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by BJSERINK   view full review
Very tasty! Used a teaspoon of chili paste instead of jalepeno pepper, and I blended a 14oz...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by LeeAnnRM   view full review
I modified this slighty to make a side rice dish (so I didn't add any meat). I added a packet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by ValleyLily   view full review
This was good, but the flavor wasn't everything I expected. I had to do some alterations...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2010 by KBOUSSELOT   view full review
Very good. My kids, husband and I all enjoyed it. I made it almost as it, only using black...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by Josh S.   view full review
Everybody in my house liked it! I added corn and used black beans instead of the kidney beans....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by Cheryl   view full review
Very Good! No green pepper on hand so used frozen red pepper. Used sliced jalapeños from a...

 

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