Ground Beef Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   In a large skillet, cook beef until brown.
3. 3
   With slotted spoon, remove beef from skillet.
4. 4
   Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings.
5. 5
   Add celery, onion and garlic.
6. 6
   Cook for 4 minutes or until soft while stirring.
7. 7
   Return beef to skillet.
8. 8
   Add tomato sauce, cooked rice, whole kernel corn, tomato paste, basil, Italian seasoning salt and pepper; stir until blended.
9. 9
   Spoon half of mixture into bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
10. 10
    Arrange half of the cheese slices over the top. Repeat layers.
11. 11
    Place tomatoes on top.
12. 12
    Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly.
13. 13
    Serves 4.