Cheesy Tuna & Rice Skillet
Written by OpenVibe.AI from OpenVibe.Food's food list. Check a recipe before you cook it: cook meat, poultry and eggs through, and mind allergies.
Ingredients
- Canned Tuna (5 oz) 1 can
- Long Grain White Rice (2 lb) 1 cup dry
- Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz can) 1/2 cup
- Cheddar Cheese Block (8 oz) 4 oz grated
- Onion (from Yellow Onions) 1/2 medium
- Butter (optional, for richness) 1 tbsp
- Water (or milk) 2 cups
Steps
- Cook onion in a skillet with a little butter until soft.
- Stir in rice; cook 1–2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and tuna; mix well.
- Stir in 2 cups water and simmer until rice tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with grated cheddar; cover until cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
What to buy
- Butter (16 oz / 4 sticks)$2.99
- Canned Tuna (5 oz)$0.99
- Cheddar Cheese Block (8 oz)$1.79
- Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz can)$0.75
- Long Grain White Rice (2 lb)$1.25
- Yellow Onions (3 lb bag)$1.99
Typical total$9.76
Whole packs: most leave plenty over. Cost is an estimate from typical 2025 US (Washington) prices carried over from OpenVibe.Tools, not a live price.
Adjust liquid to rice texture; ensure meat is cooked through.
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