Beef Casserole Deluxe

Submitted by Vamy7913

"This recipe is from a box of white rice."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄8 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped green peppers
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups instant rice
• 1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 3⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Brown beef, drain if necessary.
3. Add tomato sauce, 1/2 the salt, garlic, onion and green pepper.
4. Simmer 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Bring water to a boil and add rice and remaining salt.
6. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
7. Blend cottage cheese and cream cheese together. Add parsley.
8. In a 2 quart casserole dish alternate layers of rice, cheese mixture and meat sauce.
9. Top with shredded cheddar.
10. Bake for 30 minutes.