Beef and Rice Casserole with Crisp Topping | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 2 cups (500 mL) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3/4 cup (180 mL) chopped onion
• 3/4 cup (180 mL) chopped green bell pepper
• 1 large garlic clove minced
• 1 can 7 1/2 oz (213 mL) tomato sauce
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried Italian seasoning
• 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp (110 mL) butter
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp (10 mL) dry mustard
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Milk
• 3 cups (750 mL) shredded extra Sharp Canadian Cheddar cheese
• 3 cups (750 mL) cooked rice
• 3/4 cup (180 mL) crisp rice cereal crumbled