Layer Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked rice
1 c. frozen mixed vegetables
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 1/2 lb. uncooked ground beef
8 half strips bacon

Preparation

In bottom of 3-quart baking dish put rice.
Layer with vegetables; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add one 8 ounce can tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 can water.
Add onion and green pepper.
Top with layer of ground beef.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pour over 8 ounce can tomato sauce mixed with 1/4 can water.
Top with bacon strips.
Bake covered for 1 hour in 350\u00b0 oven.
Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer.