7 Layer Casserole

12 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (NOT minute rice-I use uncle bens)
  • 1 cup whole corn, drained (small can)
  • 1 dash salt and pepper, sprinkle
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 ounces water (use 1/2 of the tomato can to measure)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red pepper (optional)
  • 3/4 lb uncooked ground beef
  • salt and pepper, sprinkle
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 ounces water (use tomato sauce can to measure 1/4 of the can)
  • 4 slices bacon

Directions

  1. 1
    Add ingredients in order as listed above.
  2. 2
    Cover and bake at 350 for an hour.
  3. 3
    Uncover and bake 30 mins longer.
  4. 4
    May need to bake a few minutes longer, especially if doubling recipe. Mix up and cover and cook until rice is tender.
  5. 5
    *Optional* Can add red pepper flakes for more of a bite or better yet, add diced fresh banana peppers. Can top with cheese.
  6. 6
    *Optional* Can use leftovers as stuffed pepper filling. Boil peppers in water, drain. Add leftover casserole to skillet, add a bit more tomato sauce and water to moisten and heat. Place peppers in casserole dish, add casserole/stuffing to peppers, top with more sauce and cheese. Heat through in oven.

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