Gone All Day Casserole

Submitted by Debra Flinner, of Canton OH

Ingredients:

• 1 c. uncooked wild rice, rinsed & drained
• 1c. chopped celery
• 1c. chopped carrots
• 2 4oz. cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 lg. onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. slivered almonds
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 2-1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
• 2 lb. boneless round steak, cut into 1″ cubes
• 3 c. water

Directions:

1. Place ingredients in order listed in slow cooker.
2. Cover; cook on low 6-8 hours or until rice is tender.
3. Stir before serving.

Variations:

• Variation 1: Brown beef in saucepan with 2 tbsp. oil before adding to slow cooker for deeper flavor.
• Variation 2: Add a bay leaf and 4-6 whole peppercorns to mixture before cooking. Remove before serving.
• Variation 3: Substitute skinless chicken legs and thighs for beef.