Porcupines in a Skillet

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
• 1½ c. hot water
• ¾ c. uncooked white rice
• 1 (16 oz) can tomatoes
• 1 c. shredded cheese

Cook beef and drain grease.  Add soup mix, rice, water, and tomatoes.  Simmer until rice is done, about 20-25 minutes.  When done, top with shredded cheese.



Dry Onion Soup Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Stir the onion flakes, beef bouillon granules, onion powder, parsley flakes, celery seed, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl. Use as substitute for a 1-ounce envelope of dry onion soup mix.