Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsGarcia's Méxican RestaurantBuild Your Own Lunch Combo Recipe

Build Your Own Lunch Combo Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Served with Spanish rice and choice of refried, charro, or black beans. Choose: ONE ITEM or TWO.

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Ingredients

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Main Items

Method

Prepare Main Items

  1. 1

    Grilled Chicken Breast

    Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices. Grill over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked.

  2. 2

    Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the peppers, remove seeds, and stuff with a mixture of cooked rice and beans. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Shrimp

    Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, and seasonings. Sauté in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.

Cook Spanish Rice

  1. 5

    Prepare Rice

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft, about 2-3 minutes.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Add rice to the saucepan, stirring for a minute. Then add chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  3. 7

    Cook Rice

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Prepare Beans

  1. 8

    Heat Refried Beans

    In a small saucepan, heat refried beans over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.

  2. 9

    Prepare Charro Beans

    Cook charro beans as per package instructions, usually simmering with spices and herbs for flavor.

  3. 10

    Heat Black Beans

    Rinse and drain black beans, then heat in a saucepan over low heat until warmed, adding a pinch of salt.

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