Ground Beef Casserole

Wanted a simple and quick meal tonight, cooked for eight all weekend. The title belies the great taste of this meal. It is simple, but very good.

Ingredients:

1.5 LBS GROUND BEEF
2 C COOKED WHITE RICE
1/2 LARGE ONION, CHOPPED
3-4 CLOVES PRESSED GARLIC
28 oz, DRAINED, CHOPPED OR DICED TOMATOES
1.5 CUPS OF GRATED CHEESE, CHEDDAR, PARMESAN, COMBO OR FAVORITE
2 t OREGANO
BREAD CRUMBS
S & P

Saute chopped onion in olive with S & P and the Oregano for 3-4 minutes, add garlic, saute for 1-2 additional minutes, add ground beef, cook until no longer pink. Drain all fat from pan, (pour into a colander).

Place cooked beef in a large mixing bowl, add cooked rice, tomatoes, cheese, S & P to taste and more Oregano if wanted.

Place all in a large casserole, top with remaining cheese and bread crumbs.

Bake @ 350 for 30-40 minutes, serve.

Bon Appetit!