LAYERED BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE

Layered Beef and Rice Casserole image

Bake a delicious Layered Beef and Rice Casserole for a family-approved good time. It takes less than an hour to make our Layered Beef and Rice Casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas)
1 jar (12 oz.) HEINZ HomeStyle Savory Beef Gravy
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in frozen vegetables and gravy. Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
Spoon meat mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with rice. Cover.
Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through. Top with cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 21 g