Layered cheesy beef casserole

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1can(19 oz) tomatoes
1tablespoonButter
¾cupLong-grain rice
1poundsGround beef
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonFreshly ground pepper
2cupsCoarsely chopped cabbage
1tablespoonAll-purpose flour
½cupPlain yogurt
1cupShredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. Chop tomatoes and set aside. Add enough water to tomato liquid to make 2 cups. Pour into saucepan and add butter and rice. Bring to boil; cover tightly, reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in skillet, cook beef until browned; add salt and pepper. Remove from heat. In saucepan, cook cabbage, in enough boiling water to cover, until barely tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle with flour and toss lightly.

In 8 cup casserole, layer ingredients as follows: rice, cabbage, yogurt, beef, chopped tomatoes and cheese. Bake uncovered, in 350øF oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Makes 4 generous servings. Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin.msn@...

Source: Canadian Living Cookbook Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #12 by cjhartlin@... on Apr 27, 1999