Ranch Beef Skillet Supper - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced (optional)
1 (7 ounce) box seasoned black bean and rice mix (Zatarain's brand)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Preparation

Brown beef and onion in a large skillet til beef no longer pink.
Drain off excess grease. (I use a paper towel and run it across the bottom of the pan, soaking up the grease.
Stir in rice and beans, tomatoes, corn and 2-1/2 cups water.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until water has been absorbed.
Meanwhile chop cilantro.
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and cilantro.
Enjoy!