Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups dry black turtle, pinto, or kidney beans, soaked and cooked
• 1/2 cup dry brown rice, soaked and cooked
• 1/2 pound Swiss or cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 5 large eggs, beaten
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup water
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• sour cream (for garnish)
• green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• black olives, chopped (for garnish)
• tomatoes, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink.
2. Add water, chili powder, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and allow to cook until water has simmered off.
3. Combine eggs, cream, milk, salt, and pepper in bowl. Mix well.
4. Combine ground beef/onion mixture, cooked beans, cooked rice, and cheese in a large bowl. Mix well.
5. Pour ground beef mixture into a 9 x 13 inch glass casserole and spread evenly.
6. Pour egg mixture over ground beef mixture and stir so that it is evenly distributed.
7. Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
8. Serve with sour cream, chopped green onions, black olives, and tomatoes.

Notes

• Add 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for some zippiness!