Ingredients
1
pound lean ground beef
2 1/2
cups hot water
3/4
cup baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half
1
tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1
package (6.4 ounces) four-cheese rice and pasta blend
1 1/2
cups broccoli flowerets
1/2
cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
Preparation
Cook beef in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
Stir water, carrots, butter, pepper, rice mixture and contents of seasoning packet into beef. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook about 15 minutes or until rice and carrots are almost tender.
Stir in broccoli. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes. Cook uncovered about 1 minute or until heated.