Taquitos Over Rice & Beans

Taquitos, onions, peppers and spices create a flavorful dinner dish for 4.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

12 El Monterey Taquitos
2 Tbl. Olive oil
1/2 cup White onions diced
1/2 cup Celery diced
1/2 cup Green bell pepper diced
1 tsp. Garlic fresh crushed
1/2 cup Ham diced
1/4 tsp. Thyme ground or whole leaf
1/4 tsp. Oregano ground or whole leaf
1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper
To Taste Black pepper & salt
(1) 12 oz. can Whole beans (pinto or red)rinsed and drained
4 cups Quick Instant Mexican Rice (hot and cooked)
1 1/2 Cups Chunky red salsa

1. Heat up taquitos according to the instructions on the package.
2. In a large sauté pan heat up olive oil and sauté onions, celery, peppers, and garlic until onions are translucent.
3. Add ham and seasoning and continue to cook until ham is slightly browned.
4. Add beans and cooked rice and mix ingredients well continue to cook until steam starts rising from pan and all ingredients are hot.
5. On a large platter mound and spread rice mix, arrange hot taquitos on platter and pour hot sauce over taquitos. Serve immediately.