Orzo Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. shortening
1 lb. chopped beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. diced pepper
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 soup can water
1 1/2 c. crushed tomatoes (half 28 oz. can)
2 cloves garlic
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. cooked orzo (macaroni product)

Preparation

Saute and brown the first four ingredients.
Draw fat.
Add remaining ingredients.
Place in 2 1/2-quart casserole.
Top with 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.