Serves: 8
Total Calories: 363

1 cup long grain rice uncooked
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 onion medium, finely diced
3/4 cup green bell pepper chopped
1 (16-ounce) can tomato chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1/2 pound American cheese grated

Add rice gradually to salted, rapidly boiling water and cook until barely tender. Rinse in cold water and drain. Melt butter or margarine in skillet add ground beef, onion, and green pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until meat is lightly browned and finely crumbled. Add tomatoes, salt, celery salt, sugar, and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes. Add to drained rice add 1/2 cheese and mix well. Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered in a preheated 350° F oven for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand briefly before serving.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 8
Total Calories: 363
Calories from Fat: 122

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