Vegetable and Beef Skillet Meal
This dish is packed with nutritious veggies and protein. Enjoy with a piece of fruit after to make a complete meal!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 pound lean ground beef (15% fat)
- 3⁄4 cup onion, chopped (3/4 medium onion)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes (about 2 medium fresh tomatoes)
- 1 1⁄2 cups vegetables fresh, frozen, or canned and drained (try one or more-zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli, corn, cauliflower)
- 1 3⁄4 cups water
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheese
Directions
- Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat(350 degrees in an electric skillet) until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add rice, tomatoes, vegetables, water, and spices. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low (250 degrees in an electric skillet). Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked. Add more water if needed.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese and cover for 1 to 2 minutes to allow cheese to melt. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 210 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 11 g |