Microwave Beef Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: Joan Hallford

"'This microwave dish is great when time is short,' writes Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. 'I sometimes use cooked wild rice instead. Add a vegetable and crusty rolls for a delicious dinner.'"

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	15 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1 1/2 cups water, divided
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup slivered almonds
5 large fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 (6 ounce) package seasoned stuffing mix
1/4 cup butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

Crumble beef into a microwave-safe 3-qt. dish; add onion. Loosely cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring twice; drain. Stir in rice and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in soup, almonds and mushrooms.
In a bowl, combine the stuffing mix, butter and remaining water; spoon over beef mixture. Microwave, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.