Best 7 Beef And Wild Rice Medley Recipes

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Are you in search of a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the richness of beef with the nutty goodness of wild rice? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to cooking beef and wild rice medley. With a perfect blend of tender beef, aromatic spices, and fluffy wild rice, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, our article provides easy-to-follow instructions, helpful tips, and a variety of recipe options to suit your preferences. From classic one-pot meals to more elaborate dishes featuring vegetables, herbs, and flavorful sauces, we've got you covered. Get ready to tantalize your senses and create a delicious beef and wild rice medley that will become a staple in your kitchen.

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BEEF AND RICE MEDLEY



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This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and very delicious! The whole family loves it!

Provided by Katherine

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
½ cup diced onion
2 ½ cups water
1 cup uncooked rice
1 cube beef bouillon
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Place ground beef and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in water and rice. Season with beef bouillon and black pepper. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Stir in diced tomatoes and green peppers. Simmer another 10 minutes, until green pepper is tender. Sprinkle top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 132.4 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 803.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

SLOW-COOKER WILD RICE MEDLEY



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Slow cook wild rice with veggies to make this tasty side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
2/3 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (3/4 cup)
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except pine nuts, cherries and parsley.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until wild rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle pine nuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Set aside.
  • Just before serving, stir cherries and toasted pine nuts into wild rice. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg

BEEF AND WILD RICE MEDLEY



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne. Sprinkle over beef., 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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE MEDLEY



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Wonderful and easy side dish that I got from our local grocery store's monthly magazine. Putting it out here for safe keeping. You can also make this a complete meal by adding cooked chicken. Enjoy !!

Provided by pammyt

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
1 (7 ounce) box new orleans style long grain and wild rice (Zatarain's)
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, medley (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add shallot; cook stirring occasionally until shallot wilts, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add rice mix, water, wine and thyme; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Stir in water chestnuts, vegetable medley, and red bell pepper; cook stirring occasionally until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place in serving bowl and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 42.8, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3, Protein 5.7

WILD RICE AND WHITE BEAN MEDLEY



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Dinner ready in 15 minutes! Try traditional rice and beans in a new snappy way - an elegant dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth
1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
6 medium green onions, sliced (6 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Heat broth and seasoning packet from rice mix to boiling in 3-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
  • Stir in rice mix and remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until rice is tender and beans are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg

BROWN AND WILD RICE MEDLEY WITH BLACK BEANS



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This is a flavorful whole grain rice and black bean dish that can stand on its own as a vegetarian dish or can be added to with any sort of meat. You can use any rice mixture (brown, wild, long grain, red), if desired. You can use any mushroom in place of the shiitake mushrooms.

Provided by Kate1040

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
¾ cup wild rice
¾ cup brown rice
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can shiitake mushrooms, drained
⅓ cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Combine vegetable broth, wild rice, brown rice, and olive oil in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir balsamic vinegar, sherry, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cardamom into rice; cover with a lid and continue simmering until flavors start to combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir black beans, mushrooms, cranberries, and parsley into rice mixture; continue cooking over low heat until rice is tender and mixture is hot throughout, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 722 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

WILD RICE MEDLEY



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For an autumn feel at any meal, serve this distinctive side dish starring wild rice. The recipe comes from Antonia Seguin of Westlock, Alberta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pinch dried thyme
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add rice; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add mushrooms; saute until tender. Stir in rice and tomato. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: For this recipe, a lean cut of beef is best, such as flank steak or top sirloin. These cuts will cook quickly and won't become tough.
  • Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef will help to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
  • Cook the beef over high heat: This will help to sear the beef and lock in the juices. Cook the beef for just a few minutes per side, or until it is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Use a good quality wild rice: Wild rice is a delicious and nutritious grain that is perfect for this recipe. Look for a brand of wild rice that is fresh and has a nutty flavor.
  • Cook the wild rice according to package directions: Wild rice takes longer to cook than regular rice, so be sure to follow the directions on the package carefully.
  • Add vegetables to the medley: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and nutrition to the medley. You can also add other vegetables, such as broccoli or snow peas.
  • Season the medley to taste: Once the medley is cooked, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. You can also add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Beef and wild rice medley is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beef is tender and flavorful, the wild rice is nutty and chewy, and the vegetables add a pop of color and nutrition. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it is also a great way to use up leftover beef.

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