MINUTE RICE FIVE SPICE CASSEROLE

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Back around 1950, my grandmother found the recipe off the back of the Minute Rice box. Since then, it has become a family favorite, that we all request at some point in time. It is rather easy, and we usually serve it with cole slaw as the side dish. Plus, it makes wonderful leftovers!

Provided by Chef Garlic

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef (lean is great, as you don't need to drain it)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil (or any oil you like)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons no-salt brand salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 dash pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/8 teaspoon garlic granules
1/8 teaspoon thyme (ground basil also works)
1/8 teaspoon oregano (ground is best)
1 -2 bay leaf (try to take them out before baking)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can mushroom soup, reduced fat works okay
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (the larger "family size" is good)
1 cup Minute Rice
8 slices sharp cheddar cheese, reduced fat is good

Steps:

  • Brown meat in oil, add onions and cook until tender.
  • Stir in seasonings, soup, tomatoes, and Minute rice.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Spoon into 1 1/2 quart baking dish. (But I only use a cast iron skillet, since it is both oven and stove top friendly. Plus, my Grandmother always made it in a cast iron skillet, and I did learn from her. She was the best cook for comfort foods.).
  • Criss cross with cheese and broil until cheese melts.
  • Garnish with olives if desired.
  • Instead of olives, we sometimes use jalepenos.
  • Also, this recipe works well when you cook it in a cast iron skillet- you only dirty one dish that way!

Hossain Firoz
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I would definitely make this casserole again.


Sajjad Laghari
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This casserole is a great comfort food for a cold winter night.


Maher Hz
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated later.


ismal Afridi
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Husnain Battery
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I'm not a fan of five-spice powder, so I used a blend of garlic, ginger, and cumin instead.


Susan Calagnas
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would encourage people to experiment with different vegetables and proteins.


Collin Denny
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I think the key is to use high-quality ingredients.


Balungile Maziya
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The rice was mushy and the flavor was bland.


phillips robert
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I would definitely recommend this casserole to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Vicky Guardiano
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This casserole is a great weeknight meal because it's so quick and easy to make.


Heather Spruell
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The five-spice powder really makes this casserole special.


nkululeko mwelase
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit.


Otim Issa
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Iminathi Matiwane
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I added a little bit of extra garlic and ginger to the recipe and it was delicious.


Muaaz Razzaq
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I'm not usually a fan of minute rice, but it worked really well in this casserole.


Christine Dixon
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The leftovers of this casserole were even better the next day.


Hannan Mia
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this casserole was to make. It only took about 30 minutes from start to finish.


Rim bista
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The rice cooked perfectly and the five-spice powder gave it a delicious flavor.


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