Curried Beef With Rice

• 1-1/3 cups water, divided
• 2 tablespoons uncooked wild rice
• 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup milk
• Optional toppings: toasted slivered almonds, minced fresh parsley, sliced green onions, chopped sweet red pepper
• golden raisins

1. In a saucepan, combine 2/3 cup water and wild rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the long grain rice, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining water; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes longer.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, curry powder, pepper and remaining salt until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with toppings if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/curried-beef-with-rice/ (may not work)