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Michigan Rocks

Michigan Rocks is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy nights, featuring a blend of ground beef, rice, marinara sauce, cheese, and mixed vegetables. A crowd-pleaser that's easy to customize!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (or turkey for a lighter option)
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown) Your choice!
  • 1 jar marinara sauce Store-bought for convenience, or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables Like peas, carrots, and corn
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat your olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook until it’s browned.
Mixing
  1. Stir in the cooked rice, marinara sauce, and frozen vegetables.
  2. Season with salt and pepper, and combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Allow to mingle for about 5 minutes.
Cheese Melting
  1. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
  2. Cover the skillet with a lid and lower the heat, allowing the cheese to melt.
Serving
  1. After about 5-7 minutes, remove the lid and serve hot.

Notes

Customize it by adding your favorite veggies or swapping meats. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.