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Baked Beef and Rice Marinara




Source of Recipe


USA Rice
Baked Beef and Rice Marinara
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 slices American cheese





Microwave Directions
Combine crumbled beef and vegetables in plastic colander; place colander over 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH (100% power) 4 minutes; stir after 2 minutes. Drain beef mixture; return mixture to baking dish. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook on HIGH 2 minutes. Arrange cheese slices on top; cook on HIGH 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.


Conventional Directions Cook beef and vegetables over medium-high heat in large skillet until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently; drain. Combine meat mixture with remaining ingredients except cheese in buttered 2-quart baking dish; arrange cheese slices on top. Bake at 350°F 20 to 25 minutes.