1 (6 oz.) pkg. long grain and wild rice mix
1 lb. bulk pork sausage
1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 (2 3/4 oz.) pkg. sliced almonds

Cook rice mix according to package directions and set aside. Cook sausage, beef, and onion over medium heat in large skillet until meat is brown, stirring to crumble. Drain off drippings. Add rice, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and soy sauce and stir well. Spoon into an ungreased 1 quart casserole and sprinkle with almonds on top. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with a lemon slice and/or parsley if desired.