Mediterranean Beef and Rice
When you need a satisfying meal that uses ground beef, try this recipe. It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Just brown the beef, heat the sauce, and add the rice. Then ring the dinner bell!
Recipe information
Yield
serves 6, 1 1/4 cups per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, or until browned, stirring occasionally to turn and crumble the beef. Drain and discard any liquid.
Step 2
Stir in the tomatoes with liquid, water, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, and salt. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Stir in the beans and rice. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
nutrition information
Step 4
(Per Serving)
Step 5
Calories: 250
Step 6
Total Fat: 4.5g
Step 7
Saturated: 1.5g
Step 8
Trans: 0.0g
Step 9
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Step 10
Monounsaturated: 1.5g
Step 11
Cholesterol: 42mg
Step 12
Sodium: 273mg
Step 13
Carbohydrates: 29g
Step 14
Fiber: 6g
Step 15
Sugars: 6g
Step 16
Protein: 23g
Step 17
Dietary Exchanges
Step 18
1 1/2 Starch
Step 19
1 Vegetable
Step 20
2 1/2 Very Lean Meat
