Ingredients
4 cups water
2 cups rice
uncooked
1 pound ground beef (or 1 can
about 24 ounces
canned beef)
2 cups steamed green beans (or 1 can
about 15 ounces
low-sodium green beans)
1 1/2 cups fresh cooked corn kernels (or 1 can
about 15 ounces
low-sodium corn)
1 can low-sodium tomato sauce (about 15 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Steps
In a large pot, add water to rice and bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes (do not remove the lid) until water is gone.
While the rice is cooking, put ground beef in a large pan and cook over medium heat on the stove for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat.
Let rice stand for about 3 minutes. Arrange rice on a platter like a doughnut ring. Set aside.
Add green beans, corn, tomato sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder to pan with meat.
Cook until steaming hot. Pour into center of rice ring and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 471 |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 51 mg |
| Sodium | 141 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 69 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 49 mg |
| Iron | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 598 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Beef and Vegetables. Recipe source: A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Adapted from a recipe by Lela Gabbard, Pala Indian Reservation. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.