Baked beef and rice

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGround beef
1cupRice, regular
1smallOnion; chopped
2tablespoonsBacon drippings
teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
1teaspoonPaprika
2ouncesOlives, stuffed; sliced
2cupsTomato juice
cupWater; boiling
½cupCheese, Cheddar; shredded

Directions

Saute ground beef, rice, and onion in bacon drippings. Pour off drippings. Add remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Place in a 1-½ quart casserole. Cover tightly; bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and continue baking about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, April, 1974. Typed for you by Nancy Coleman.