Mexican Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

VEGGIES

• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Red Onion diced
• 1 Jalapeno diced (remove seeds)
• 1 small Green Bell Pepper diced
• 1 small Red Bell Pepper diced
• 4 to 5 Garlic Cloves chopped

PROTEIN

• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1 cup Frozen Corn
• 1 (14oz) can Black Beans (drained & rinsed)
• 1/4 cup chopped Tomatoes

RICE

• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 1/2 cups cooked Rice (pre-made and cold, day old works best)
• 2 Eggs, scrambled (cook ahead)

SAUCE

• Juice of half of Lime
• 1/2 cup Red Enchilada Sauce

GARNISH

• Chopped Cilantro (garnishing)
• Chopped Green Onion (garnishing)

DIRECTIONS

VEGGIES

1. Add a couple tablespoons of oil to a pan on medium heat.  Once it's up to temp add the onions and garlic.  Cook for about 1 minute while tossing.
2. Add in the red, green and jalapeno peppers.  Cook until tender while tossing.
3. Add a touch of salt.
4. Remove from the heat and set it aside in a bowl.

PROTEIN

1. Add a couple tablespoons oil and bring the pan back up to a medium temp.
2. Add the ground beef and break it up a bit.
3. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika and cumin.
4. Stir and all up and break it up while cooking completely.
5. Drain the excess liquid from the pan and return to the stove.
6. Add the beans, corn and tomatoes.  Stir it all up for a couple minutes to mix while it warms it up.
7. Once it is all warmed up you can put the meat mixture into another bowl.

RICE

1. Add a tablespoon of oil to a pan on medium heat.  Bring up to temp.
2. Add your pre-cooked rice.  Break it all up while it heats up. For about 2 minutes.
3. Add your pre-cooked scrambled eggs.  Cook for about 30 seconds while stirring.

FINAL TOUCHES

1. Add the ground beef mixture. Stir well to combine.
2. Add the veggies mixture. Stir well to combine.
3. Add juice of half a lime and the enchilada sauce. Stir well to combine.

GARNISH

1. Chop up some fresh cilantry and green onion.
2. Sprinkle along the top. 
3. Ready to eat!