Delicious Company Casserole Recipe

This company casserole recipe is perfect for when you have guests over and want to impress them with a mouthwatering dish. It combines layers of flavorful ingredients to create a satisfying and comforting casserole. The dish is packed with protein, vegetables, and cheese, making it a complete meal in itself. The recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in under an hour. Your guests will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom pieces, drained
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, drained mushroom pieces, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spread half of the cooked rice as the first layer.
6. Pour half of the tomato mixture over the rice.
7. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the tomato mixture.
8. Repeat layers with the remaining rice, tomato mixture, and shredded cheddar cheese.
9. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

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