"Note: Because straight wild rice can be fairly expensive, I usually buy a packaged blend of wild and brown rice or wild and long grain rice. It is a bit cheaper and tastes delicious and hearty...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup wild rice
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
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1/4 cup flour
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1 1/2 cups chicken, beef or vegetable broth
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1 teaspoon seasoning salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 teaspoons dried parsley
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 cup sliced almonds