Poor Man's Rice & Beef

Submitted by Jadestonediabetic

"When groceries are low or you need to extend ingredients. Uses moslty dried or frozen ingredients. Feel free to sub. fresh for anything."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb ground beef (more if you have it)
• 1⁄2 cup dried mushroom
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup frozen carrots (Could use dried)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup rice

directions

1. brown meat in saucepan (with garlic if using cloves).
2. Drain Meat.
3. Add sauce, mushrooms, carrots, seasonings, rice & water.
4. Bring to a slight boil.
5. Cover saucepan.
6. Reduce heat.
7. Cook covered until rice is done (approx. 10-15 minutes at my house).
8. Enjoy.
9. (Note: the amounts depend on what you have at hand and how many you are serving. This fed two people.).

Reviews

[blanche61]

This worked well for me. I had some marinated beef that I used, along with frozen mixed veggies. I also used brown rice instead of white, which lengthened the cooking time, of course. All in all, a satisfying meal. Thanks for posting it.