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Wild Rice Hotdish Recipe Ground Beef Slow Cooker

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Hot Eats and Cool Reads Minnesota Wild Rice Hotdish Recipe
Hot Eats and Cool Reads Minnesota Wild Rice Hotdish Recipe from hoteatsandcoolreads.com

Description

This wild rice hotdish recipe with ground beef in a slow cooker is the ultimate comfort food. It’s a hearty and delicious casserole that’s perfect for a cozy, winter dinner. The combination of wild rice, ground beef, and vegetables creates a rich, savory flavor that will satisfy your taste buds. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make in a slow cooker, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is minimal. You’ll need about 10-15 minutes to chop the vegetables and brown the ground beef.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the uncooked wild rice, chopped onion, celery, and carrot to the slow cooker with the ground beef.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, beef broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
  4. Pour the soup mixture over the ground beef and rice in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  6. Stir the hotdish before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

This recipe is very versatile, so feel free to add your favorite vegetables or use different types of soup. You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info

This recipe serves 6-8 people and has approximately 360 calories per serving.

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can prep the vegetables and brown the ground beef the night before and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to assemble the hotdish. You can also use a rice cooker to cook the wild rice separately and add it to the slow cooker with the other ingredients. Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal. Enjoy!

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