Hamburger Rice Skillet

Name: Hamburger Rice Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 3 cups water; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 envelope onion soup mix; 2 cups uncooked instant rice

Suzanne Dolata from Ripon, Wisconsin uses onion soup mix to mildy flavor this kid-pleasing blend of ground beef, instant rice and fresh vegetables. "It's good as a main meal or a side dish," she suggests.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3 cups water
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 celery rib, chopped
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, carrots, celery and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Return to a boil. Add rice; cover. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Originally published as Hamburger Rice Skillet in Quick Cooking May/June 2003