CHEESY BEEF AND RICE BAKE

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This is a quick and easy kid-friendly recipe I found years ago in a Better Homes & Garden cookbook. The kids never know they are eating their carrots.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground pork
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups water
1 cup carrot, shredded
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2-1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (use more or less as desired)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, cook ground beef or pork and garlic until meat is browned.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In same saucepan, cook uncooked rice in butter until golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in water, carrot, bouillon, parsley, onion, salt and basil.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in meat mixture.
  • Turn half into a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Sprinkle with a layer of cheese.
  • Top with remaining meat mixture.
  • Bake at 325°F oven for 45 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.5, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 69.3, Sodium 560.1, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 20.2

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