Beef and Wild Rice Medley |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A packaged rice mix speeds up preparation of this meal-in-one entree. Cayenne pepper gives the beef a little kick, and an assortment of veggies add color and crunch.Janelle Christensen of Big Lake, Minnesota Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1/4 cup sliced celery |
1/4 cup julienned green pepper |
2-1/4 cups water |
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix |
1 small tomato, chopped |
2 tablespoons chopped green onion |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne. Sprinkle over beef.
2. In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef in oil until no longer pink; drain. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the water and rice mix with contents of seasoning packet.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 23-28 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with onion. Yield: 4 servings.
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