Beefy Rice Skillet

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

lean ground beef

2 1/2 cups

hot water

3/4 cup

baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half

1 tbsp

butter or margarine

1/4 tsp

pepper

package (6.4 ounces) four-cheese rice and pasta blend

1 1/2 cups

broccoli flowerets

1/2 cup

cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half

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