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!

　　

Ingredients

serves 6, 1 1/4 cups per serving

　　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

　　

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.

　　

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

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals