To retain crisp texture, stir in vegetables during the last part of cooking.
To retain crisp texture, stir in vegetables during the last part of cooking.
In a large skillet brown beef and onion stirring occasionally until crumbly.
Drain off fat.
Put beef and onion into crock pot.
Stir in rice mix including dry seasoning packet, water and 4 TBS of soy sauce.
Cover and cook on high setting 2 hours.
Stir in vegetables and mushrooms.
Cover and continue cooking on high about 30 minutes longer or until rice is tender and vegetables are crisp tender.
Stir in remaining 1 TBS soy sauce and serve at once.
For more pronounce Asian flavor, stir in another tablespoon soy sauce before serving.