MICROWAVE BEEF CASSEROLE

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"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 988mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.