Taco Skillet and Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * 1 1-3/4-ounce package taco seasoning mix
 * 1 10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables
 * 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
 * 1/2 cup water
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions
Brown beef in skillet, stirring to crumble meat. Drain off excess fat. Add taco seasoning mix, mixed vegetables, tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve meat mixture in a ring of rice.