Mushroom, Beef, & Rice Skillet

First let me say, Why is it so hard to keep track of the remote?  Wait, no, that's another conversation!  Ok, I don't generally like to use boxed ingredients, but sometimes (like swim night, or after karate class) it's just needed.  This one has fresh vegetables, so I feel better about it.

Ingredients:

2 pkgs beef Rice-A-Roni

1lb extra lean ground beef (can use ground chicken or turkey)

2 cups sliced mushrooms 

3 tsp minced garlic

1 chopped bell pepper (approx 1 cup)

1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)

Preparation:

Prepare Rice-A-Roni according to package directions

In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground meat, mushrooms, and garlic about 2 minutes.  Stir in bell pepper.  Continue cooking 4 to 6 minutes until meat is cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Combine meat mixture with Rice-A-Roni; stir in corn and let stand 2 minutes.

Serves 4

 

*Derived from Rice-A-Roni