Beef and Vegetable Casserole

Beef and Vegetable Casserole

A hearty stove-top casserole with ground beef, rice, and savory vegetables.Makes 4 servings for $5.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Ingredients

½ pound lean ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 ½ cups tomatoes diced, or two (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 cup frozen peas
2 small carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup uncooked rice
1 ½ cups water

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain.
Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Cook over medium heat and cover skillet until boiling.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes, or until rice is tender. Serve hot.

Notes

Extra Servings, Extra Value

This recipe makes more than four servings, making the overall cost a bit higher—but each serving stays around $1.25 or less. Save extra portions in the fridge or freeze them to enjoy later.

Change it Up

Ground venison can be used in place of ground beef. Add a little oil or butter while cooking, or mix in moisture-boosters like sautéed onions, a splash of broth, or even a spoonful of tomato sauce to keep it tender and flavorful.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.66 cupsCalories: 89calCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 147mgPotassium: 511mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gCalcium: 36mg

Keyword Beef, Casserole, Comfort Food, Grow Your Kids, One Pot Meals, Venison