Go Back
–+ servings
Close up of Beef & Vegetable Casserole in a pot with tomatoes, peas and other vegetables mixed in.

Beef and Vegetable Casserole

Beef and Vegetable Casserole

A hearty stove-top casserole with ground beef, rice, and savory vegetables.
 Grow Your Kids
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 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

Change it up!
Ground venison can 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