7 Layer Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Start heating oven to moderate 350\u00b0.
Place ingredients in layers in a 2-quart baking dish with tight-fitting lid.
Layer rice, then corn.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pour 1 can tomato sauce and 1/2 can water over first layers.
Layer onion and pepper, then ground beef.
Pour second can of tomato sauce and 1/4 can water over all.
Cover meat with the bacon.
Cover dish and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer.