1 c. wild rice
1 1/2 c. ground beef
1 lg. onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1 can beef consomme
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can water
1/2 c. chopped almonds
1/4 tsp. celery salt
1/4 tsp. onion salt
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. Accent
3 tbsp. dried parsley
1 crumbled bay leaf

Pour enough boiling water over rice to completely cover. Let stand. Fry beef with onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt until brown. In casserole, add consomme, soup, water, almonds and seasonings. Drain rice. Mix with beef and add to casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 3 hours. Cover for first 2 hours. Can be made with cooked rice also, then reduce baking time to 45 minutes. Serves 6-8.