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Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole

A tasty and easy budget friendly meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3/4 lb ground beef
  • 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasonings
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4-6 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1 bag baby spinach

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Once rice has finished cooking, add to meat/onion/tomato mixture in the skillet. Mix well.
  • 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!
  • Steam spinach in steamer for 4-5 minutes, until soft and tender.
  • Serve Rice and Beef Skillet Casserole with side of steamed spinach!