Microwave Beef Casserole

Name: Microwave Beef Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4-6 servings.

"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."

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

1. 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.
2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 510 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 988mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.

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