BAKED RICE CASSEROLE

Baked Rice Casserole image

Provided by Vickie Parks

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick cooking spray
1 Tbsp vegetable oil, for cooking
2 medium white onions, chopped finely
2 clove garlic, minced
1 lb ground pork
14.5-oz can(s) diced tomatoes (keep the juice - do not drain)
5.5-oz can(s) tomato paste
1 cup water
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Coat the bottom and sides of a 8x12-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add onions and garlic, and saute until onions are clear. Add pork to the skillet and sauté for about 6 or 7 minutes or until pork is browned, breaking up the pork with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water to the skillet, and stir well. Cover skillet, and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, prepare rice according to package directions; set rice aside.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
5. Combine the meat mixture and cooked rice and stir well. Stir in the beaten eggs, mozzarella, salt, pepper and curry power. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
6. Place baking dish in oven and bake, uncovered, for 55 to 60 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and it's hot and bubbly.