EASY CHOW MEIN CASSEROLE

Easy Chow Mein Casserole image

Casseroles featuring meat, rice and vegetables are meal-in-one sensations super for weekday suppers.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (from 10-oz bottle)
1/4 cup water
1 can (28 oz) stir-fry vegetables, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
1/4 cup cashew pieces, if desired
Additional teriyaki sauce, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, crumble beef; sprinkle with garlic pepper. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, mix beef, rice, broth, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and the water. Stir in vegetables. Cover baking dish with foil.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir; sprinkle with chow mein noodles and cashews. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until noodles and cashews are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g