7-Layer Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. rice (uncooked)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 can tomato sauce, seasoned
1 c. whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 can water
3/4 lb. uncooked ground beef
4 strips bacon, cut in half

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Place ingredients in layers in a 2-quart baking dish with tight fitting lid.
Place rice and corn in the dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pour 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce and 1/2 can water over this layer.
Add onion, green pepper and hamburger, seasoned with salt and pepper.
Pour can of tomato sauce and 1/4 can of water over all.
Cover meat with 4 strips of bacon.
Cover dish and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.