Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup julienned green pepper
  • 2-1/4 cups water
  • 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne. Sprinkle over beef.
  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef in oil until no longer pink; drain. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the water and rice mix with contents of seasoning packet.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 23-28 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with onion.