Chuck Wagon Skillet Dinner

By ErinLayton

This is an old stand-By for when I need something fast and flavorful!

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 t. salt
• 1 (1 1/4 oz.) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
• 4 oz. shredded cheddar or velveeta cheese

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet, brown the ground meat, onion and salt til beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain. Stir in seasoning mix, water, zucchini, corn and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until lizuid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Fluff mixture with fork; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, garnish with diced red bell pepper and jalepenos.