*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Mexicali Franks

Recipe By     : McCall's, January 1990
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pork                             Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       tb           Salad oil
   1       lb           Frankfurters -- quartered
                        -lengthwise
   1       md           Onion -- chopped
   1       cl           Garlic, crushed
   1       cn           Whole tomatoes (1 lb)
  15       oz           Can pinto beans
   1       c            Chunky salsa
     2/3   c            Long-grain rice -- uncooked
   2       ts           Chili powder
   1       c            Monterey jack -- shredded
   4       oz           Can jalapeno peppers
                        Fresh cilantro leaves
  
  In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add the
  frankfurters; saute until browned. With a slotted spoon, remove
  from pan and place on one side of serving dish. Keep warm. To
  drippings in skillet, add onion and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add
  tomatoes and their liquid, beans and their liquid, the salsa, rice,
  chili powder, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and
  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.
  
  Makes 6 servings
  

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