S-C-R-A-M (Salsa, Cheese, Rice And Meat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb extra lean ground beef (or ground turkey breast, or ground pork)
1/2 cup onion, chopped (Optional, if desired)
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
2 cups cooked rice (or one 8.8-ounce package 90 second microwaveable rice)
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or pepper jack cheese)
1 1/2 - 2 cups salsa
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained, if desired) (optional)
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno chili, chopped (Optional, if desired)
avocado, sliced (Optional, for garnish)
cilantro (Optional, for garnish)
sour cream (Optional, for garnish)
4 -8 tortillas (Optional, for garnish)

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute chopped onion (optional) until translucent ~.
Add ground meat and brown with taco seasoning, draining excess fat if necessary.
Add cooked rice, cheese, salsa, (and optional black beans and jalapenos) to taste. NOTE: Use the full 2 cups salsa if you are adding the black beans!
Stir until combined and heated through.
Serves 6-8 ~ Garnish with cilantro, sour cream., and sliced avocados.
Any leftovers can be used as a filling for tortillas.
NOTE: Allow twenty (20) extra minutes if you need to precook plain old fashioned raw rice for this meal!