Rice and Meat Skillet Casserole

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This recipe is inspired by this one, Meat and Rice Casserole, from PhD in Parenting!

Ingredients
1 cup rice ($.20)
1/2 onion ($.20)
3/4 lb ground beef ($1.07) On sale last week for $1.49/lb!
1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes ($.49) Bought with coupon
1 tsp Italian seasonings ($.05)
1 tsp garlic powder ($.05)
Salt/Pepper
4-6 oz shredded cheese ($1.08)
1 bag baby spinach ($.99) Manager’s Special

Directions
1. Bring 2.5 cups of water to boil.  Add 1 cup of rice.  Return to boil.  Stir and reduce heat to medium low.  Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
2. Chop onion and put in skillet.  Add 3/4-1 lb ground beef.  Brown the beef with the onion.  Drain and rinse, if you prefer.
3. Return meat/onion mixture to skillet.  Set heat to medium-low.  Add 1 can of diced tomatoes.  Add Italian seasonings, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.  Cook for about 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
4. Once rice has finished cooking, add to meat/onion/tomato mixture in the skillet.  Mix well.
5. Shred 4-6 oz of sharp cheddar cheese (or other favorite!).  Sprinkle over the top of the rice/meat mixture in the skillet.  Set to cook on low for about 5 minutes, giving cheese time to melt!
6. Steam spinach in steamer for 4-5 minutes, until soft and tender.

7. Serve Rice and Meat Skillet Casserole with side of steamed spinach!

Cost $4.13

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