Beef, Wild Rice & Mushroom Bake
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 65 Min. Cook Time • Fresh garden salad.| Ingredients |
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| 1 lb. ground beef |
| 8 oz. assorted wild mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced |
| 1 pkg. (5.6 to 6.6 oz) long grain and wild rice mix with seasonings (not quick cooking) |
| 1/4 c. finely chopped dried tomatoes |
| 1/2 c. shredded Italian cheese blend |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Brown ground beef with mushrooms in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8-10 min. or until beef is not pink.
2. Stir in rice, seasonings and tomatoes. Transfer to 2-qt baking dish. Stir in amount of water indicated on package plus 1/2 c. additional water.
3. Bake, covered, in 375°F oven 45-50 min. or until water is absorbed. Top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Wine Pairings:
Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Côtes du Rhône