Mexican Rice Delight – Gotham Steel

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ¾ cups chicken stock
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese