Description

Not much time to cook a satisfying, delicious dinner? Make this Italian Beef and Rice Skillet just once and you will find that your family will ask for it again and again. It can be ready in about 30 minutes and is made in just one skillet, which makes cl

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 14.5 oz. can Italian diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 c. frozen mixed veggies, peas and carrots
• 3/4 c. uncooked white rice
• 2 c. beef stock/broth
• 1 t. dried oregano
• 1 t. garlic salt
• 1/2 t. dried basil
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
• fresh parsley, if desired

Steps

1. Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet until no longer pink; discard excess fat. Add tomatoes, veggies, rice, stock/broth, oregano, garlic salt, basil and pepper; stir; bring to a light boil; reduce heat to a simmer; cover; cook until rice is tender, about 17 minutes.
2. Fluff rice with fork; top with mozzarella cheese. Cover for about 3 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
3. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve.