1 lb. hamburger
1 green pepper,(diced)
1 med Onion(diced)
2 cups cooked Rice( boil-in- bag works great)
3 cups shredded Mozzarella or Provalone cheese
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp. Chili powder
1 tbsp. Garlic powder
salt to taste
3 cups tomato juice
In skillet, sauté onions, and green pepper until onions turn
opaque, add hamburger and brown until no longer pink, drain Add
chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and ketchup, stir add tomato
juice. Simmer on low heat until it thickens slightly and while
fixing rice. Fix the rice according to directions on box. mix
into hamburger mixture.. if too dry add more juice.
In large baking dish place part of rice/hamburger mixture , cover
with shredded cheese. Continue to layer ending with cheese . Can
place green pepper rings on top.
Pop in oven set on 350 degree until casserole heats through and
cheese is melted. Can turn broiler on for a few minutes to brown
cheese on top. Freezes well for leftovers.
