Easy Hamburger Casserole

This is another easy recipe and it's for a one dish meal. It just calls for simple ingredients. You may own a pan that will go from the top of the stove and can be used in the oven, too. That would make this a one pan recipe.

Easy Hamburger Casserole
(Serves 4)

• 1 pound hamburger


• 2 tablespoons oil


• 1/2 onion, chopped


• 1 stalk celery, sliced


• 1/3 cup rice


• 2 tablespoons barley


• 1 small can mushrooms, drained, or 3 or 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced


• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables


• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (or some fresh parsley)


• 1/2 teaspoon Mrs Dash


• 1/4 teaspoon oregano


• 1/4 teaspoon cumin


• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder


• 2 teaspoons soup powder or a bouillon cube

Brown the onion, celery, and hamburger in oil. Add the mushrooms. When browned, mix together all ingredients and spread in a casserole. Cover with water. Put cover on pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour, or until meat and rice are done.