Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2008

This was an easy recipe. I made it for that reason alone. The kids really liked it, the hubby and I could take or leave it. Just so so. Made with garlic as suggested and added fresh mushrooms to it. Didn't mix the rice with the meat mixture and bake it. Instead added the soup, water, etc. to the meat and just served it over hot rice.

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MindyLou

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Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2008

I made this casserole with some suggested changes and some of my own. I omitted the celery since we dont like it, and added some salt, pepper, minced garlic, chinese pea pods, garlic flavored "almond accents," and used beefy mushroom soup instead of the cream of chicken soup. I also added a couple of cans of sliced water chestnuts that I had drained and marinated overnight with low sodium soy sauce. I also increased the amount of rice and kept some chow mein noodles to add on top of each serving. We enjoyed this, but the pea pods look kind of wrinkled if you reheat this the next day.

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hobey98

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cass City, Michigan, USA

Living In: Easley, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2008

This was just how I remembered it from growing up. Great simple recipe to get dinner on the table. I also add water chestnuts to it to give it a little more flavor and some garlic.

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sanzoe

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Living In: Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: May 3, 2008

This was a quick and delicious weekday meal...true comfort food that warmed and filled our bellies! I added some salt and pepper and garlic powder to the ground beedf while browning. I also threw in some beansprouts fro extra crunch. I used about a cup of noodles which I stirred right into the casserole and saved a handful to sprinkle on top. I was very satisfied with the finished casserole and it tasted even better the next day as leftovers for lunch! Will definitely make this again!

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Karen

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Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2008

Good. Basic. It was okay. I can see kids really liking it.

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Missy Anne

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Home Town: Payson, Utah, USA

Living In: Pleasant Grove, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2008

I know this is a staple in households every where, so I thought I would give it a try. My kids were very willing to try it, but just didn't like it. I ate it, to avoid having it go to waste - I would say it was OK, but not good. If you need something quick to fill a space, this is it. However, it's nothing to write home to Mom about.

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Reviewed: Feb. 29, 2008

This is a good recipe. I halved the recipe, but left 1 lb of hamburger and the whole can of soup, and about 1 cup of rice, and then cooked in an 8x8 pan. I used celery seed instead of actual celery. Next time I make this, I will use water chesnuts instead of the almonds.

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Living In: Lees Summit, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2008

This is just what I was looking for. Made the recipe as stated, except didn't use any almonds and used a lot more celery. I loved it! I would use about 1/2 cup more rice next time, and maybe try cream of celery. But overall I thought it had a great taste, very comforting.

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Erin

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Home Town: Maple Grove, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Prior Lake, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2008

I made this because I had all the ingredients on hand, plus a ton of chow mein noodles that I needed to use up. It was surprisingly really good! I did modify it just a bit to suit our tastes... cream of mushroom instead of chicken, water chesnuts in place of the almonds, and added a can of sliced mushrooms. Don't omit the celery! The flavor really works with this dish. I was afraid the soy sauce would be overpowering, but it was just right. This is very filling! Thanks :)

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2008

Made this for the 1st time Monday and from the time I got home from work until we were eating was 45 minutes. Wife loved it and gave it 4 stars. After she finished her fourth helping she upped it to five stars. I threw in some chopped up chicken leftovers, put in water chestnuts and a little more soy sauce, great thing about casseroles, can add just about anything.

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Walt Drawl

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2008

My mom used to make this when I was younger - it was my favorite. Since then I have made it for my husband and whoever else was over at the time and people always rant and rave and say they never knew I was such a good cook =) I use a can of cream of chix as well, but also add can of cream of celery and then milk to thin out. I also add mushrooms and more rice - not sure how much more - enough so it isn't soupy. I most definitely is comfort food!

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2008

For this recipe, I changed years ago, skipped the almonds, changed two cans BEEFY MUSHROOM SOUP for the cream of chicken, and two cups cooked rice in place of one plus 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper.

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2008

almost like mom's but not quite

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2007

My grandma use to make this recipe so when I found it I was very excited. I love this casserole, it's a great comfort dish.

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AndreaF

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Home Town: Perry, Utah, USA

Living In: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2007

This recipe is OK for the kids but isn't anything special. I made a few changes, cut the onions to a cup, added water chestnuts, added another cup of rice, added a tbsp of brown sugar, added some fresh diced garlic, and of course some salt and pepper. I liked my recipe better but my wife said it was still missing something.

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S. Layton

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Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2007

This was alright. Mine turned out pretty dry. I toasted the almonds before adding them so that added some good flavor. I've been making something similar for years using left over meat loaf and egg noodles. I think I'll stick to that.

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Home Town: Poulsbo, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2007

My family loved this, we ate the whole thing that night. It's delicious.

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2007

I replaced the ground beef with beef stew meat that cooked in the slow cooker all day! Also, I added a can of chop suey vegetables. I would also suggest adding a can of water chestnuts. Yummy!

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