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# Healthy Recipes: Beef Casserole
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/beef_casserole_2608100827/
- Published: 2010-08-26T21:27:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:07:27.000Z
- Description: A skillet casserole of lean ground beef, browned and drained, then simmered 35 minutes with onion, celery, green pepper, tomatoes, peas, carrots and rice. Eight servings at 184 calories and 3 grams of fat each.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Cooking, Recipes & Dining, #vivvo-import

Drain fat from cooked beef to lower the amount of fat and calories. 

1/2 pound lean ground beef

1 cup onion, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup green pepper, cubed

3 1/2 cups tomatoes, diced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 cup frozen peas

2 small carrots, diced

1 cup uncooked rice

1 1/2 cups water 

In a skillet, brown the ground beef and drain off the fat.

Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Cook over medium heat and cover skillet until boiling. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Serve hot.

Yield: 8 servings--Serving size: 1 1/3 cups

Each serving provides:

Calories: 184 

Total fat: 3 g 

Saturated fat: 1 g 

Cholesterol: 15 mg 

Sodium: 125 mg 

Calcium: 33 mg 

Iron: 2 mg

from NIH.gov