Beefy Rice Squares
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
4 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.
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.
Nutrition 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.