Recipe Name Mexican Rice Casserole Submitted by valarie3 Recipe Description A family favorite! Quantity 1 Quantity Unit 9X13 Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 40 Ready In (minutes) 70

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 8 Usda default (100 gm - 4 oz) Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat, raw 1 cup Rice, brown, uncooked instant 1/2 cup, chopped Onion, chopped 1/2 cup, chopped green pepper, chopped 1 3/4 cups (8 fl oz) water 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced 1 can, 15 oz (303 x 406) tomato sauce - 8 oz can 2 1/2 cups, shredded low fat shredded cheddar cheese Steps Sequence Step 1 Brown and drain. 2 While draining beef, put rice into skillet and cook and stir until golden. 3 Return beef to skillet and then add. 4 Return beef to skillet and then add. 5 Return beef to skillet and then add. 6 Return beef to skillet and then add. 7 Return beef to skillet and then add. 8 Return beef to skillet and then add. 9 Return beef to skillet and then add. After sequences 3-9 to skillet, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 min. Spray 9x13 pan. Pour mixture into pan. 10 Top mixture with cheese, bake at 400 until cheese is bubbly.