Tex-mex Stir Fry

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil, divided
• 1/2 tablespoon vinegar (i prefer red wine vinegar)
• 4 ounces hamburger meat, raw
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons peas, frozen
• 1/4 cup rice, cooked
• 3 tablespoons salsa
• 1/4 cup cheese (what you like best that melts well)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Recipe

• 1 season the hamburger patty with salt and pepper on both sides, adding any other seasonings you like (i add garlic and herb, hot paprika, and pepper).
• 2 heat a 10" skillet over medium high heat, adding one tablespoon of the oil.
• 3 once the pan is hot, add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, until onion starts to color and becomes soft.
• 4 add the garlic and cook a minute longer, adding a little salt and pepper.
• 5 add the vinegar to the pan, and cook another two minutes.
• 6 remove the onion and garlic from the pan and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. put the patty into the pan and let it brown for about a minute, then break it up gently with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks.
• 7 season with hot sauce, if desired, and chili powder.
• 8 once the ground meat is thoroughly cooked, and no pink can be seen (about 5 minutes), add the peas. cover and cook 2-3 minutes, turning the heat to medium low.
• 9 add the rice, salsa, onion and garlic mixture. stir well, cooking another minute.
• 10 sprinkle the cheese on top, and cover, cooking for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• 11 serve with toast or garlic bread, and enjoy!