Festive Rice Medley Food

BEEF AND RICE MEDLEY

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.

FESTIVE RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute the peppers in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the cilantro, onion, garlic and salt. Stir in the rice and paprika if desired. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

WILD RICE MEDLEY

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.

CORN AND RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice, add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 16 to 18 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in corn, shallots, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
• In a serving bowl combine cooked rice, corn mixture and mint.

WILD RICE MEDLEY

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.

10-MINUTE VEGETABLE & RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Combine broth, zucchini, water and dill in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat.
• Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
• Add tomatoes and cheese. Stir gently until well blended.

SPICY RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven.
• Add onion, green pepper and celery and mix well.
• Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until tender.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and mushrooms and mix well.
• Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add oregano, cayenne, salt and pepper.
• Simmer for 10 minutes longer, stirring only once.
• Remove from heat.
• Add in cooked rice and mix thoroughly.