Catchall Casserole

Directions

• Step 1

  In a small saucepan, bring the 1 cup water to boiling. Add rice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; set aside.

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• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In an extra-large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add meat; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until brown and cooked through. If necessary, drain off and discard fat. Remove meat from skillet; set aside.

• Step 1

  Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add vegetables. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in cooked meat, cooked rice, soup, milk, and herb; heat through. Spoon hot mixture into a 2-quart casserole.

• Step 1

  In a medium bowl, combine stuffing mix and butter. Sprinkle stuffing mix mixture over meat-vegetable mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and topping is golden. Makes 4 servings.