Microwave Beef Casserole

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Joan Hallford

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

"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

Yield:4-6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:15 min

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
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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.
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