Vegetable and Beef Skillet Meal
This dish is packed with nutritious veggies and protein. Enjoy with a piece of fruit to make a complete MyPlate meal!
Average Cost: $14.04 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Average Cook Time: 45 minutes 
Average Servings: 8 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org
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 Tsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp oregano
- 1 Tsp salt
- 1⁄2 Cup (2 ounces) shredded cheese
Directions
Step 1
Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet) until no longer pink. Drain fat.
Step 2
Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add rice, tomatoes, vegetables, water, and spices. Stir and bring to a boil.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Utensils Needed
- Large skillet
- Spatula or mixing spoon
- Knife for cutting veggies
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Serving bowls
- Spoons
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 Cup
| 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 | 0 g |
| Protein | 11 g |