Mexicali Franks

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: McCall's, January 1990
* Makes 6 Servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp salad oil
* 1 lbs frankfurters, quartered - lengthwise
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 large clove garlic, crushed
* 1 can whole tomatoes (1 pound)
* 1 can pinto beans (15 ounces)
* 1 cup chunky salsa
* ⅔ cup uncooked long-grain rice
* 2 tsp chili powder
* 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese with jalapeno (if available)
* cilantro (fresh coriander) leaves
== Directions ==
# In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
# Add frankfurters; saute until browned.
# With slotted spoon, remove from pan; place on one side of serving platter.
# Keep warm.
# To drippings in skillet, add onion and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
# Add tomatoes and their liquid, beans and their liquid, rice, chili powder, salsa and water.
# Bring to boiling; simmer, covered, 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
# Spoon rice mixture next to frankfurters on platter.
# Sprinkle cheese over rice.
# Garnish with cilantro leaves.
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Frankfurter Recipes
Category:Jack cheese Recipes
Category:Long-grain rice Recipes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Pinto bean Recipes
Category:Prepared salsa Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes