Beefy Beans & Rice

Beefy Beans & Rice 1 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 C. uncooked long grain rice 1 1/2 T. chili powder 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 2 C. beef broth 8 oz. can tomato sauce 15.5 oz. can pinto beans, drained 4 oz. diced green chilies salt and pepper to taste Begin browning the ground beef in a skillet with a lid. About 3/4 of the way through add the onion and garlic cooking till the meat is no longer pink. Drain off the grease and stir in the rice, chili powder and smoked paprika. Stir in the broth, tomato sauce,beans and green chilies. Bring up to a boil then reduce the heat to med. low. Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, till rice is tender, stirring every 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.