porcupines in a skilllet

This was such an easy recipe for nights that you don't have much time to cook. It's a one skillet dish which also makes for easy cleanup. It can easily feed 4 people or more with some leftovers to spare. 

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

1 pkg. dry onion soup mix

1 ½ cup hot water

¾ cup uncooked rice

1 (16oz.) can tomatoes

1 cup shredded cheese

1 small can mushrooms – optional

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, crumble beef and brown

2. Drain and stir in onion soup mix, water, tomatoes, and (optional mushrooms)

3. Add rice and stir

4. Cover and cook on low heat for 25 minutes or until rice is tender

5. Sprinkle with cheese, melt and serve