Grandma's Rice Dish

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 cups cooked long grain rice
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in rice, tomatoes, corn, olives, bacon and seasonings; heat through. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted.

Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Toss bread crumbs with butter; sprinkle over top.

Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Yield: 4 servings.

1-1/2 cups equals 719 calories, 37 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 136 mg cholesterol, 1,397 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 41 g protein.