1 lb. sausage
1 cup rice
1 onion, chopped
2 cans beef consomme, or, 1 can beef consomme and 1 can water
1 small can mushrooms, optional

brown sausage, drain off fat. Combine with rice, consomme, onion and mushrooms in a 9 x 13 dish. Cover with foil and bake at 400°F for 45 minutes. Stir gently before serving.

Good when weather is cold.