Beef And Wild Rice Medley

• 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

1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne. Sprinkle over beef.
2. 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.
3. 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.

garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper, canola oil, celery, green pepper, water, long grain, tomato, green onion

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef-and-wild-rice-medley/ (may not work)