Vegetable and Beef Skillet Meal

Ingredients

• ½ pound lean ground beef (15% fat)
• ¾ cup chopped onion (¾ medium onion)
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes (about 2 medium fresh
• tomatoes)
• 1½ cups vegetables, fresh, frozen, or canned and drained
• (try one or more of the following: zucchini, bell pepper,
• broccoli, corn, cauliflower)
• 1¾ cups water
• 1½ teaspoons chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded cheese

Directions

1. Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain fat.
2. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add rice, tomatoes, vegetables, water and spices. Stir and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked. Add more water if needed.
5. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese and cover for 1 to 2 minutes to allow cheese to melt. Serve warm.