Beefy Rice Squares Recipe

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My mother used to make this when I was growing up. Now I serve it to my family. It's one of my favorites because it's fast and easy.—Barb Block, Tigerton, Wisconsin

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Beefy Rice Squares Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 35 45

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups Italian tomato sauce, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
In another large bowl, combine the rice, cheese and remaining tomato sauce. Pour over meat mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 516 calories, 19 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 102 mg cholesterol, 1,560 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 36 g protein.

Originally published as Beefy Rice Squares in Casserole Cookbook , p70