Ingredients

1 tbsp. butter

8 oz beef-flavored rice and vermicelli mix

2 ⅓ cups water

8 oz frozen meatballs, cooked

2 cups frozen broccoli, thawed, chopped

½ cup red bell pepper strips

Preparation

Prepare rice mix according to package directions, but add meatballs right after adding seasoning packet and water.

Heat to boiling.

Stir; reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Add broccoli and bell pepper.

Cover; cook over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes until broccoli is just tender and rice is cooked.