Curried Beef with Rice

Name: Curried Beef with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups water, divided; 2 tablespoons uncooked wild rice; 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup milk; Optional toppings: toasted slivered almonds, minced fresh parsley, sliced green onions, chopped sweet red pepper and/or golden raisins

This time-tested recipe is a natural outgrowth of raising our own beef and cooking for family of mostly men who love meat and gravy.

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons uncooked wild rice
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
Optional toppings: toasted slivered almonds, minced fresh parsley, sliced green onions, chopped sweet red pepper and/or golden raisins

Directions

In a saucepan, combine 2/3 cup water and wild rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the long grain rice, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining water; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes longer.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, curry powder, pepper and remaining salt until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with toppings if desired.