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Mediterranean Beef and Rice

When you need a satisfying meal that uses ground beef, try this recipe. It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Just brown the beef, heat the sauce, and add the rice. Then ring the dinner bell!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6, 1 1/4 cups per serving

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added French-style green beans, drained
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, or until browned, stirring occasionally to turn and crumble the beef. Drain and discard any liquid.

    Step 2

    Stir in the tomatoes with liquid, water, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, and salt. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Step 3

    Stir in the beans and rice. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 250

    Step 6

    Total Fat: 4.5g

    Step 7

    Saturated: 1.5g

    Step 8

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 10

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 42mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 273mg

    Step 13

    Carbohydrates: 29g

    Step 14

    Fiber: 6g

    Step 15

    Sugars: 6g

    Step 16

    Protein: 23g

    Step 17

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 18

    1 1/2 Starch

    Step 19

    1 Vegetable

    Step 20

    2 1/2 Very Lean Meat

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