This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.


A simple, hearty dish featuring ground beef, instant rice, and a vibrant mix of veggies. It's a one-pan wonder, perfect for easy midweek dinners and packed with comforting homestyle taste.


1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup diced onion
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (16 ounce size) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (12 ounce size) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 1/4 cup beef broth
1 1/3 cup uncooked instant rice
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink.
Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft.
Add the salt, chili powder, black pepper, diced tomatoes, corn, green bell pepper, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
Stir the instant rice into the beef mixture. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Stir the meat and rice with a fork then serve immediately.
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reviews & comments
October 3, 2007
A quick and easy recipe. If you want to add a kick to it you can add some chopped jalapeno or use salsa in place of the canned tomatoes. This will also work with brown rice (instant), just add the amount of water called for and let it cook longer.