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Italian Beef and Rice Skillet

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 22, 2010
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Easy beef and rice skillet ready in 30 minutes - perfect for an Italian dinner!

Italian Beef and Rice Skillet

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 small bell pepper (any color), chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups uncooked instant white rice
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until almost crisp. Add beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic and salt; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in water, tomatoes, olives and Italian seasoning; heat to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until melted.

Nutrition

370 Calories
16g Total Fat
23g Protein
34g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
16g
24%
Saturated Fat
6g
32%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
65mg
21%
Sodium
610mg
25%
Potassium
380mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
3g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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