Description
Indulge in this Crockpot Creamy Beef and Wild Rice Casserole, a hearty slow‑cooker masterpiece that blends tender beef chunks, nutty wild rice, and crisp water chestnuts in a velvety mushroom‑cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy one‑pot dinner delivers rich comfort without fuss. Garnish with fresh parsley for color and serve with crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete, satisfying family meal. Serve hot, and let the aroma fill your kitchen for an unforgettable night. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine the beef, wild rice, water chestnuts, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef and rice in the crockpot.
- Stir everything together until well combined. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the rice is cooked.
- Once done, stir again and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream. Add frozen peas in the last 30 minutes for extra color and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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