This cheesy beef and wild rice casserole hits the spot every time. I especially love making it on rainy days when I want something warm and comforting. Like cheeeeeese!
116 oz bagmixed vegetables, California blendthawed
16-ouncebox original recipe long grain and wild rice (Uncle Ben's)prepared as directed
110.5 oz cancream of celery soup
18 oz cantomato sauce
2cupsshredded 4 State Cheddardivided
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
2teaspoonsdried Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain.
While ground beef is cooking, prepare wild rice as directed on box.
Add cooked beef, vegetables, prepared rice, cream of celery soup, tomato sauce, 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and seasoning to a large casserole dish. Sprinkle on remaining cheese. Cover; bake 30 minutes or until heated through.