French Onion Ground Beef And Rice

EQUIPMENT

• cutting board & sharp knife
• large deep skillet with lid
• wooden spoon
• spatula

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium yellow onions, sliced thinly
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 TBS cooking oil
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 (10oz) can French Onion soup
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup long grain white uncooked rice
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 cup Swiss, Mozzarella, or Gruyere Cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Add 2 TBS cooking oil to a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add in sliced onions and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, caramelized and browned. Season with salt & pepper during cooking time. Remove onions to a plate and set aside.
2. Add ground beef to same skillet. Break it up and cook until browned. Drain off excess grease. Add in garlic and cook another 1 minute. Stir in beef broth, can french onion soup, garlic powder, frozen peas, black pepper, salt, and cooked onions. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in uncooked rice, bring heat to a low setting, place lid on skillet and cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
3. Stir in cheese until melted.