Heartland Beef and Rice
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Desperation Dinners by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross
Serves 6 peopleIngredients
- 1 1/4 lbs ground beef (leaner is better)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 1/4 cups instant rice
- salt
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
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In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the oil; let heat for a minute or two.
- Add in chopped onion.
- Add in ground beef and increase heat to high.
- Add in the garlic, pepper, and mushrooms.
- Stir/saute (break up ground beef as you stir).
- Add in the bell pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
- Continue to stir/saute until the meat is no longer pink.
- When the meat is browned, add in the beef broth, mushroom soup, and rice; stir to combine.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Boil for about 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the broth; stir occasionally but keep the skillet covered as much as possible.
- Add salt to taste.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top; cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately.