Baked Beef and Brown Rice

  • Lunch
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Lean ground beef mixed with brown rice, onions, and spices, then baked until tender — a budget-friendly, one-dish dinner option.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 carrots, grated
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ

Directions

  1. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, layer rice, onion, carrots, beef and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt. Combine the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and basil; pour over the top. Sprinkle with cheese and wheat germ. cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until the rice is tender.

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