Beef and Brown Rice Casserole (Meatless)

Portion Size: 1 cup (½ cup meat and ½ cup rice) 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 cups light sour creamFor Vegan: use plant based vegan sour cream 
1 cup vegan beef broth 
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon thyme
2  1/2 Pounds imitation ground beef
4 cups cooked brown rice
1 Cup sliced mushroomsWashed, trimmed and sliced
1 Small onion dicedWashed, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups low fat cheddar cheese, shreddedFor vegan use : vegan shredded cheese

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  
2In a large pan, sauté onion and mushrooms in oil until tender.  Add onions and mushrooms. Check temperature. Minimum Temperature 165°F for 15 seconds
3Place in a large mixing bowl. Combine beef, onions and mushrooms. Stir in sour cream, broth, pepper, garlic powder, thyme and rice.  
4Place mixture into a baking dish.  Top with cheese.
5Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.Check temperature 165 F degrees

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates