Wild Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 pkg. Uncle Ben's wild rice and herbs
1 can chicken and rice soup
1 small can mushrooms with liquid
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper
3 Tbsp. chopped onion
3 Tbsp. oil
3/4 lb. ground beef

Preparation

Pour boiling water over rice and herbs.
Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
Place in a 2-quart casserole.
Add soup, mushrooms with liquid, water and seasonings.
Mix and let stand.
Saute the onions in the 3 tablespoons oil until glossy.
Add to casserole with the oil.
Brown the meat and add to casserole.
Mix all together.
Cover with foil; refrigerate.
When ready to bake, keep it covered and bake for 2 hours at 325\u00b0.