Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Beef & Wild Rice Casserole

22/3 cups boiling water

2/3 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed & drained

4 beef bouillon cubes

1½ lbs. ground beef

1 cup chopped celery

½ cup chopped onion

1 (10¾ oz.) Cream of Mushroom

½ cup uncooked long grain rice

Dash of pepper


Preheat oven to 350ºF.  In 2 quart baking dish, combine water, wild rice and bouillon; set aside.  In large skillet, brown meat; drain.  Stir in celery, onion and garlic; cook until tender.  Add remaining ingredients.  Stir meat mixture into wild rice mixture; mix well.  Cover and bake for 1½ hours.  MAKES 6 SERVINGS.