Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

from thriftyfrugalmom.com
40 min
5 servings

This kid friendly Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet recipe takes just 7 basic ingredients, is budget friendly and deliciously satisfying! What’s not to love?!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. onion, chopped
  • 1 c. uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 oz. cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 c. pasta sauce/tomato sauce ((see Note below))
  • 1 tsp. chili powder

Directions

  1. 1

    In skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned; drain.

  2. 2

    Stir in rice, water and salt. Cover and simmer until water is absorbed; about 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in cream cheese, pasta sauce and chili powder.

  4. 4

    Cover and heat through.