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Easy Family Dinner Recipes

A collection of simple and delicious dinner recipes perfect for family meals, ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup Bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups Cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Add ground beef (or turkey) to the skillet, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice and half of the cheddar cheese.
  6. Add the meat mixture to the rice and cheese, mix well.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with remaining cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different vegetables or proteins based on family preferences.

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