Easy Porcupine Skillet
A comforting one-pan meal featuring ground beef, rice, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Skillet For browning beef and cooking the dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 1.5 cups hot water
- 0.75 cup long grain rice, uncooked
- 16 oz canned tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 small can mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add the dry onion soup mix and hot water, stirring well to combine.
- Add the canned tomatoes (and optional mushrooms) for extra flavor.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. Cover again, allowing the cheese to melt, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Serve your Easy Porcupine Skillet hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables or spices for extra flavor.