Italian Beef and Rice Skillet

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 15 oz diced tomatoes, canned
• 1 1/2 cups mixed veggies, peas and carrots
• 3/4 cup white rice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

Instructions

• Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet until no longer pink, drain any excess fat.
• Return skillet to stove top and add in the tomatoes, mixed veggies, rice, beef broth, oregano, garlic salt, basil and pepper. Stir until combined and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and let cook until rice is tender (about 17 minutes).
• Fluff rice with fork and top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover with the lid for about 3 minutes to let cheese melt. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Enjoy!