Beef Casserole Deluxe

Ground beef and tomato sauce are layered with rice and cheese in this rich, satisfying main dish.

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef/chuck  
• 1 15oz. can tomato sauce  
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt  
• 1/8 tsp. garlic  
• 2 Tbls. minced onion  
• 2 Tbls. green pepper chopped  
• 1 1/2 cups water  
• 1 1/2 cups insant rice  
• 1 cup cottage cheese  
• 1 3oz. cream cheese  
• 1 Tbls. minced parsley  
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese

Method

Brown beef; drain. Add tomato sauce, 1 tsp. salt, garlic, onion, and green pepper. Simmer 1-2 minutes. Bring water to a boil, and add rice and remaining salt. Cover let stand for 5 minutes. Blend cottage cheese and softened cream cheese well, add parsley. In a five-quart casserole layer rice, cheese mixture, and meat sauce. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Notes: Can be made with all low fat ingredients. Very good!!!!

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: rondababonda
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