This Country Beef & Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something warm and satisfying. The dish combines savory ground beef with crispy bacon bits and a medley of frozen broccoli, corn, and red bell peppers for a burst of color and nutrition. Creamy mushroom soup binds everything together, creating a rich, savory sauce that coats the fluffy rice. It’s a one-skillet wonder that minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor. Serve this family-friendly meal straight from the pan for a cozy, home-style dinner that everyone will love. ItâÂÂs simple, affordable, and uses pantry staples you likely already have.
Country Beef & Rice
Description
This Country Beef & Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something warm and satisfying. The dish combines savory ground beef with crispy bacon bits and a medley of frozen broccoli, corn, and red bell peppers for a burst of color and nutrition. Creamy mushroom soup binds everything together, creating a rich, savory sauce that coats the fluffy rice. It&# 226;ÂÂs a one-skillet wonder that minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor. Serve this family-friendly meal straight from the pan for a cozy, home-style dinner that everyone will love. ItâÂÂs simple, affordable, and uses pantry staples you likely already have.Ingredients
Directions
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Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
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Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel.
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In the same skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion in the remaining bacon drippings.
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Drain excess fat from the skillet.
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Add the frozen vegetables, mushroom soup, water, and garlic powder to the skillet.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute.
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Stir in the dry rice and the reserved crispy bacon.
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Cover the skillet, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the liquid.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 81.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.3g10%
- Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
- Cholesterol 6.9mg3%
- Sodium 257.6mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 5.5g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.