7 Layer Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked rice
1 c. whole kernel corn, drained
salt and pepper
2 cans tomato sauce, divided
3/4 c. water, divided
1/2 c. each: finely chopped onion and green peppers
1 lb. ground beef
4 strips bacon

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Place the rice and corn in layers in a 2-quart casserole with tight fitting lid.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pour over 1 can tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, chopped onion and green peppers and the ground beef.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pour over the second can of tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water.
Cover with strips of bacon.
Cover; bake for 1 hour at 350\u00b0.
Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer, or until bacon is crisp.