Beefy Rice & Mushroom Casserole

Beefy Rice & Mushroom Casserole 3 cup long grain minute rice 1 lb ground beef (1) 11.5 oz can French onion soup (1) 11 oz can beef broth (1)16 oz can mushrooms (stems and pieces) – drained 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large sauté pan brown ground beef and drain fat. Prepare rice as directed on box. Coat bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and fill with beef and rice mixture. Pour the French onion soup and beef broth over beef and rice mixture, add mushrooms and stir. Place the stick of butter in the middle of the casserole dish and cover with cheddar cheese then cover. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes (be careful not to overcook the beefy rice & mushroom casserole, it may become too dry).