Wild Rice Baron

(Serves 12-14)

2 C. wild rice
4 C. water
2 tsp. salt
2 lbs. lean hamburger
1 lb. fresh mushrooms
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 C. celery, chopped
1/2 C. onion, chopped
1/2 C. butter
1/4 C. soy sauce
2 C. sour cream
1/2 C. slivered almonds

Gently cook wild rice in water and salt (covered) 45 min. Drain. Brown ground beef. Rinse mushrooms & slice. Saute mushrooms, celery, onion in butter 5-10 minutes. Combine soy sauce, sour cream, salt & pepper. Add rice, beef, onion & saute mix. Add almonds, toss, and bake in 3 qt. casserole at 350 for 1 hour uncovered. Stir often.