Easy Chow Mein Casserole

 

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

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.