Rice Florentine with Beef

Description
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1/2 teaspoon thyme
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 2 cups chopped spinach
 * 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
 * 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1/3 cup chopped carrots
 * 1/3 cup chopped celery
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
 * 1 cup dry white wine

Directions
Season beef with salt, garlic powder, ground pepper and thyme. Combine rice, spinach, cheese, nuts and eggs in large bowl; spread evenly on beef. Roll beef; tie with string at 1-inch intervals.

Combine onion, carrots, celery, bay leaf, peppercorns and wine in large roasting pan; place beef in pan. Bake at 350 degrees 1-1/2 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Pan juices may be thickened to serve with beef.