Wild Mexican Fried Rice
Susan Mason, Puyallup, WA
2025 Wild Rice Recipe Contest Finalist

- 1 cup each, chopped: yellow onion and red bell pepper
1 cup shredded cabbage
4 tsp canola oil, divided
1 tbsp water
1 lb ground beef
3 tsp chili powder
½ tsp each: cumin and oregano
¾ tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 cups cooked wild rice
½ cup taco sauce
2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion, garnish
grated cheese, garnish
In large skillet, sauté onion, bell peppers, and cabbage in 2 tsp oil, 4 minutes. Add water and cover; steam 3 minutes. Set vegetables aside. In same skillet, brown beef with seasonings. Stir in wild rice, vegetables, and taco sauce; heat through. Garnish.
4 servingsRecipe compliments of the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council