Beef Dinner in a Dish for Two

Ground beef, rice and yellow summer squash casserole for two.

Recipe Ingredients:

6 ounces lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup cooked, cubed yellow summer squash
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1 cup cooked rice*
1 large egg
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Cook beef and onion in medium skillet until meat is no longer pink, stirring to crumble. Pour off fat.
2. Add squash, green pepper, rice, egg, garlic, basil, oregano and black pepper.
3. Spoon into 1-quart casserole. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) 25 minutes, or until heated through.

Makes 2 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of USA Rice Federation.