Quick Skillet

Submitted by Chef Acosta

"This is a one-dish meal with great flavors that you eat, and eat, and then eat again later. It makes a large amount, but never lasted more than a few days in my family. My dad got this recipe from my Aunt Barb when he found out he had celiac disease (allergic to wheat). It's the first thing I remember my dad cooking on a regular basis, and when I asked him what it was he entitled it, "Quick Skillet.""

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• 1 lb ground chuck or 1 lb ground sirloin
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (diced tomatoes will work too. I use Dei Fratelli brand)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 1⁄2 cups basmati rice (I use Lundgreen white organic)

directions

1. In a rice cooker or pot, get the rice going.
2. In wok (or large pan) over medium-low heat, add the beef cook until browned. Drain the juices.
3. Add the green pepper, onion and spices and cook until the veggies are soft.
4. Add the canned tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
5. Mix the rice into the wok and serve.

Reviews

[RAVICKERY]

Nice recipe for being gluten-free, followed the instructions exactly except I cut the salt in half. It's a nice fresh version of hamburger helper...

 

[walkish]

Very simple and tasty, as well as being gluten-free, casein-free and egg-free, thank you. My kids don't like the spice as much. so I mix the spices/salt/pepper in a ramekin or small bowl. I only add half to the whole recipe and I leave the rest on the table for people to add to their dish as they prefer.

 

[Fred_Retter]

This was very tasty, but I have to say - VERY spicy! I'm wondering if the amount listed for the black pepper is wrong. I only put in one scant tablespoon and it still seemed like way too much. So, I can't imagine what 2 tablespoons would have been like! It was too spicy for the kids, but my husband and I loved it. Thanks!

 

[Three Kids Make Me Crazy]

This is my new go to meal in a pinch! It only takes as long to make as your rice cooker. My kids inhaled it and asked for seconds. The only thing I did differently was use 2 tsp of prepared mustard because my mustard powder mysteriously came up missing and it tasted great. This is also perfect for people allergic to milk (me). Thanks chef!

 

[kitty.rock]

I tried this last night and it was GREAT. I was tired and thought this would be a quick and easy dineer -- and it was! The taste reminded me of sloppy joes somewhat, and something else I couldn't place. We really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.