2/3 c. uncooked wild rice
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
4 oz. fresh mushrooms
1 med. onion, sliced
1 c. thinly sliced celery
3 tbsp. butter
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 c. flour
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
1/2 tsp. ground marjoram
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves

Wash and drain rice. Heat rice, water, and salt to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover. Simmer 45 minutes. Drain. Cook and stir mushrooms, onion, and celery in butter in large skillet over medium heat until tender, 2 minutes. Add beef. Brown meat (about 10 minutes). Drain. Sprinkle flour on mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Stir in rice. Reheat until hot and serve.