Potluck Rice
3 cups water 1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice 2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 jar (6 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained 1 celery rib, sliced 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
In a saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and celery until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in rice, soups, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; mix well. Transfer to an ovenproof Dutch oven. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 12-14 servings.
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