One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Ground Beef and Rice

One pot meals are perfect for a busy night and an easy clean up! Impress your family with the delicious all-in-one meal, healthy and tasty, using ingredients you have right in your pantry and freezer. Make meals faster then take-out with Big Batch Beef and 20-minute rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250 mL) 20-minute dry brown rice

• 2 cups (500 mL) beef broth

• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt, pepper and onion powder

• 2 cups (500 mL) Big Batch Beef

• 5 cups (1.25 L) frozen broccoli florets

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated baby Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, mix together rice, beef broth salt, pepper and onion powder. Bring to a boil, stir, turn heat to low and cover for 20 minutes. Do not check rice; keep covered.

2. Stir in broccoli, big batch beef and half of the Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until broccoli is heated through. Top with remaining Parmesan and serve.

Big Batch Beef

• 4 lb (2 kg) Van Osch Farms Wagyu Ground Beef

•  4 EACH onions and garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

1. Cook ground beef in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 9 to 10 minutes, breaking into small chunks with the back of a spoon, until browned and completely cooked. Drain, and return to pot. Add onion and garlic simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until vegetables are softened.

2. Spread mixture in a single layer on several foil or parchment paper-lined baking trays; freeze just until meat is firm, about 1 hour.

3. Loosen beef mixture into chunks; scoop meal-sized portions into freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Yield: 10 cups (2.5 L)

Tips:

Cooked rice can be refrigerated or frozen for easy weeknight meal prep. Cook rice according to package directions. Spread rice evenly on baking sheet and let cool. Place cooled, cooked rice in an airtight container or bag in fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 6 months.

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