1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. rice
2 pkg. (env.) Lipton chicken noodle soup with diced chicken
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 green pepper, diced
Blanched almonds, optional
4 1/2 c. boiling water

Brown meat and drain. Add to 4 1/2 cups boiling water, the 2 envelopes of soup and the rice and cook 15 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Put in casserole and sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.