Country Beef and Rice Dinner

 

 

6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup onion, chopped

2 cups (1/2 package) frozen broccoli, corn and red pepper mix, thawed

10-3/4 oz. can condensed golden mushroom soup

1 cup water

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1-1/2 cups instant rice

 

Directions

 

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until it is crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan. Drain bacon on paper towels and set aside.

 

In the same skillet, add the beef and onion and cook until beef is browned. Add in the mixed vegetables, mushroom soup, water and the garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 minute.

 

Add in the rice, stirring to blend. Cover and remove pan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved bacon.

 

Makes 4 servings.