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Microwave Beef Casserole Recipe

"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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Microwave Beef Casserole Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1-1/2 cups water, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup slivered almonds
5 large fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 package (6 ounces) 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 3-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring twice; drain. Stir in rice and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in soup, almonds and mushrooms.
In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, butter and remaining water; spoon over beef mixture. Microwave, uncovered, for 1-3 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 510 calories, 30 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 73 mg cholesterol, 988 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Microwave Beef Casserole in Quick Cooking May/June 2004, p43