prep time
5 min

cook time
25 min

servings
4

WHAT YOU'LL NEED


hot cooked Minute Rice^® instant rice
2 2/3 cups (650 mL)
1 lb (500 g)		lean ground beef
2 cups (500 mL)		frozen peas
½ can (10 fl oz/284 mL)		condensed cream of celery soup
¼ cup (50 mL)		milk
1 tsp (5 mL)		garlic powder
½ tsp (2.5 mL)		dried thyme leaves
1 cup (250 mL)		shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Preheat oven at 350°F(170ºC). Brown meat in skillet; drain. Stir in peas, soup, milk, garlic powder and thyme. Bring just to boil

Step 2: Spread meat mixture on bottom of 8-inch square baking dish. Top with rice; sprinkle with cheese

Step 3: Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted

When prep takes only 5 minutes, you know you're on your way to a fast dinner!

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with a green salad and low calorie dressing.

Jazz It Up:
For extra zip, stir ¼ cup ketchup (50 mL) into the meat mixture.

Storing Leftover Canned Ingredients:
When recipes call for partial-can measures of ingredients such as broth or tomato paste, place the leftovers in a freezer-safe plastic container and freeze for another use. If small portions are needed, divide the ingredient into desired portion sizes before freezing.