Beef, Wild Rice & Mushroom Bake

Beef, Wild Rice & Mushroom Bake

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 65 Min. Cook Time • Fresh garden salad.
Ingredients
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