$2.91 a serving · 25 min
- Under 30 min
- One pan
- Makes leftovers
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- High protein
- PCOS-friendly
- Anti-inflammatory
- Thyroid-friendly
- Family friendly
- Comfort food
- Beef
Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $11.66 if you cook for four.
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbs
- 52g
- Time
- 25 min
Ingredients
Per serving, grouped the way the store is laid out.
Produce
- Onions1
Meat & seafood
- Ground beef5 oz
Dairy & eggs
- Cheddar1 oz
Pantry
- Rice2 oz
- Olive oil2 tsp
Frozen
- Frozen peas3 oz
Spices
- Salt & pepper1 tsp
How to cook it
- 1
Cook the rice. Brown onion and beef in oil.
- 2
Stir in peas for 3 minutes.
- 3
Fold through rice and cheddar until the cheese melts.
People also ask
- What to serve with Cheesy beef, rice, and peas?
- Lemon garlic chicken sheet-pan, Chicken fajitas, or Thai green chicken curry. Those sit in the same style as Cheesy beef, rice, and peas and keep the grocery list from exploding.
- Can you meal prep Cheesy beef, rice, and peas?
- Yes. Cheesy beef, rice, and peas holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. beef and the sides reheat without falling apart.
- How long does Cheesy beef, rice, and peas last in the fridge?
- 3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.
- Is Cheesy beef, rice, and peas gluten-free?
- Yes. Cheesy beef, rice, and peas is gluten free.
- Is Cheesy beef, rice, and peas high protein?
- Yes. 30g of protein a serving from beef.
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