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Lynn's Beef Black Beans & Rice



2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped peppers, green
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon mustard, prepared
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons soy sauce
dash cayenne pepper
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups black beans, cooked, drained
3 cups brown rice, cooked

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, onions, green pepper, and garlic and sauté until tender, stirring frequently.
In a small bowl combine lemon juice, mustard, chili powder, soy sauce, and cayenne with a small amount of tomato sauce and whisk until thoroughly blended. Stir in remaining tomato sauce, then add to meat mixture. Add beans and cook for 20 minutes, or until flavors are well blended.
Serve over hot rice
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