Country Beef & Rice

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
A hearty, one-skillet comfort meal combining savory beef, crisp bacon, and tender rice with vegetables.
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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

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 81.1

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

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel.
  3. In the same skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion in the remaining bacon drippings.
  4. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
  5. Add the frozen vegetables, mushroom soup, water, and garlic powder to the skillet.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute.
  8. Stir in the dry rice and the reserved crispy bacon.
  9. 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.

Keywords: beef, rice, bacon, comfort food, one skillet, easy dinner, mushroom soup, frozen vegetables, family meal, budget friendly, ground beef, quick recipe
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