Cozy Autumn Rice Bake Recipe

Name: Cozy Autumn Rice Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain brown rice; 2 pounds ground beef organic grass-fed; 1 onion peeled, roughly chopped; 5 cloves garlic chopped; 1 green bell pepper cored, sliced; 2 cups baby bella mushrooms sliced; 1 dash nutmeg; 1 dash cumin; 14 fire-roasted diced tomatoes z can; balsamic vinegar A good splash of; 3/4 cup frozen cranberries whole, thawed; 1/2 cup black olives sliced kalamata; 2 tablespoons capers rinsed; 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped; salt; pepper; extra-virgin olive oil A splash of; feta cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups long grain brown rice
2 pounds ground beef organic grass-fed
1 onion peeled, roughly chopped
5 cloves garlic chopped
1 green bell pepper cored, sliced
2 cups baby bella mushrooms sliced
1 dash nutmeg
1 dash cumin
14 fire-roasted diced tomatoes z can
balsamic vinegar A good splash of
3/4 cup frozen cranberries whole, thawed
1/2 cup black olives sliced kalamata
2 tablespoons capers rinsed
1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
salt
pepper
extra-virgin olive oil A splash of
feta cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a large lasagna pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2
Begin by cooking the 2 cups of brown rice according to package instructions.
3
Prep the vegetables and herbs.
4
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain the excess fat and set meat aside.
5
In another large skillet, saute the onions, garlic, pepper, and mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the dried herbs and spices to taste.
7
Add the tomatoes, vinegar, cranberries, olives, capers, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Combine and simmer until heated through.
8
Spoon the cooked brown rice into the prepared lasagna pan, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and fluff with a fork.
9
Layer meat on top of rice.
10
Pour vegetable mixture on top of meat layer and sprinkle with feta cheese.
11
Cover with foil and bake about 1 hour until the center is hot.

1126

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups long grain brown rice, 2 pounds ground beef organic grass-fed, 1 onion peeled, roughly chopped, 5 cloves garlic chopped, and more.

Yes, Cozy Autumn Rice Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cozy Autumn Rice Bake

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