Porcupine Beef Casserole

Porcupine Beef Casserole

1/4 C. chopped onion

1/4 C. chopped green pepper

1/2 C. uncooked rice

1 1/4 lbs. ground beef

1/2 t. salt (or more, to taste)

1/4 t. pepper

1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes

1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chilies

Brown the onions, green pepper and ground beef. If necessary, spoon off excess fat.

Add the uncooked rice, salt, pepper and tomatoes, and mix thoroughly. Let the mixture come to a boil.

Place mixture in a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Cover and bake about 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Serves 6.