Heartland Beef and Rice

Categories: Beef, Main Dish

Ingredients

• 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

1. In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the oil; let heat for a minute or two.

2. Add in chopped onion.
3. Add in ground beef and increase heat to high.
4. Add in the garlic, pepper, and mushrooms.
5. Stir/saute (break up ground beef as you stir).
6. Add in the bell pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
7. Continue to stir/saute until the meat is no longer pink.
8. When the meat is browned, add in the beef broth, mushroom soup, and rice; stir to combine.
9. Cover and bring to a boil.
10. 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.
11. Add salt to taste.
12. Sprinkle cheese over the top; cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until the cheese melts.
13. Serve immediately.

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