1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 pkg. dry onion gravy mix
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
pepper, to taste (optional)
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup regular grain rice, uncooked
1 can (2.8 oz.) French Fried Onions
1 can (5 oz.) sliced water chestnuts
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
soy sauce
Brown beef; drain. Blend in rice, dry gravy mix, garlic powder, pepper and the water. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse water chestnuts and add to mixture, along with the thawed peas (I cooked the peas separately and served them on the side, as my hubby isn't crazy about them) and continue to simmer until rice is tender, about 5 to 10 minutes more. Stir in canned onions and serve immediately with soy sauce. Will serve 4
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