Ingredients

1 lb. extra lean ground beef fresh or frozen
1 tsp. olive oil
1 large onion
1 (8 oz) package ready sliced mushrooms
1 tsp. bottled minced garlic
1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning blend
1 jar (28 oz) chunky style spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
2 cups 5-minute rice
1 cup low fat mozarella cheese
1/4 cup already grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

If beef is frozen, run it under hot water so you can remove any packaging. Place the meat on a microwave-safe plate and microwave 3 minutes, uncovered, at high, to begin defrosting. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in an extra deep 12 inch nonstick skillet with a lid. Peel and chop the onion, adding it to the skillet as you chop. Raise the heat to medium high. Add the ground beef (fresh or partially defrosted) to the skillet. Stir and turn the meat, breaking it up as it browns. While the meat is browning, coarsely chop the mushrooms and add them to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and the mushrooms have released their water, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Italian herb seasoning blend, spaghetti sauce and water. Stir to mix well. Sprinkle the rice evenly over the mixture. Stir well to mix and moisten the rice. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes or until rice has absorbed most of the liquid. Sprinkle evenly with both cheeses and cover to melt. When cheese has melted, about 2 minutes, remove from the heat and serve. Serves 6.

Ingredients

1 LB ground beef
1 small onion chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
1 1/2 cups rice
1 can tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 small jar mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Brown meat, drain off most of the fat, add onions, celery and cook for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, cook on high heat for 5 minutes, stirring at all times. Turn off and cover and let set for 10 minutes. Top with 1/2 cup grated cheese.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 can cream celery soup
1 1/2 cans water
1 1/2 cup rice
1 jar mushrooms
1 can water chestnuts
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Cook ground beef over medium heat, stirring to crumble meat, until meat is brown. Add soup and water stirring well. Add rice, mushrooms and chestnuts. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked regular long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small green pepper , chopped (1/2 cup)
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce (not pasta sauce)

Directions

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook rice and onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden browna dn onion is tender. Stir in remiaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.