Pizza Casserole

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Place rice and water in a medium saucepan, cover and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat and simmer for approx 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove pan from the heat, to a wire rack to cool slightly (fluff rice with a fork), while the rice is cooling: Brown beef in a large skillet,breaking up gently as it browns.

5. 5

   Add the tomato sauce, pepper, oregano and garlic, adjust seasonings to your taste.

6. 6

   Cover skillet and simmer 15 minutes, After the 15 minute simmering add any of your favourite diced vegetables etc to this sauce.

7. 7

   To the cooled rice mix, stir in 1 Cup of the mozzarella cheese, mixing well Lightly oil a casserole dish.

8. 8

   Spread about a 1/3 of the cheese& rice mixture on the bottom of the dish.

9. 9

   Spread about 1/3 of the beef/ sauce mix on top of that layer.

10. 10

    Repeat layers, ending with the beef/ sauce mix.

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    Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 Cup mozzarella on top of the mixture.

12. 12

    Bake approx 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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