7 Layer Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long grain rice (NOT minute rice-I use uncle bens)
1 cup whole corn, drained (small can)
1 dash salt and pepper, sprinkle
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 ounces water (use 1/2 of the tomato can to measure)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced red pepper (optional)
3/4 lb uncooked ground beef
salt and pepper, sprinkle
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 ounces water (use tomato sauce can to measure 1/4 of the can)
4 slices bacon

Preparation

Add ingredients in order as listed above.
Cover and bake at 350 for an hour.
Uncover and bake 30 mins longer.
May need to bake a few minutes longer, especially if doubling recipe. Mix up and cover and cook until rice is tender.
*Optional* Can add red pepper flakes for more of a bite or better yet, add diced fresh banana peppers. Can top with cheese.
*Optional* Can use leftovers as stuffed pepper filling. Boil peppers in water, drain. Add leftover casserole to skillet, add a bit more tomato sauce and water to moisten and heat. Place peppers in casserole dish, add casserole/stuffing to peppers, top with more sauce and cheese. Heat through in oven.