Beefy Rice Skillet

 

1

pound lean ground beef

2 1/2

cups hot water

3/4

cup baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half

1

tablespoon butter or margarine

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

package (6.4 ounces) four-cheese rice and pasta blend

1 1/2

cups broccoli flowerets

1/2

cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half

• 1 Cook beef in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
• 2 Stir water, carrots, butter, pepper, rice mixture and contents of seasoning packet into beef. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook about 15 minutes or until rice and carrots are almost tender.
• 3 Stir in broccoli. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes. Cook uncovered about 1 minute or until heated.