4 cups cooked wild rice
1 box (9 oz) frozen Green Giant® Cut Broccoli, thaw, drain
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tsp each: garlic powder and Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp each: salt and pepper
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (4 oz each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1-2 tbsp canola oil
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
2 cups Fancy Brand® Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place wild rice in 2 qt. casserole; add broccoli.
In large skillet, brown beef adding seasonings; drain and add to casserole.
In same skillet, lightly sauté onion, green pepper and mushrooms
in oil. Add tomatoes; heat through. Blend in tomato paste. Add tomato
mixture to casserole; toss. Add 1 3/4 cups cheese; toss lightly. Top
with remaining cheese. Cover; bake until heated through (apx. 30 minutes).
Uncover; bake 5 minutes. 8 servings.
Recipe compliments of the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council
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