Charlene's Recipe

Beef de Roma

Category: Best ever casseroles

Serves 4-6

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp pepper
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
3 cup prepared rice
16 oz container cottage cheese
Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese

Brown meat in a skillet; drain. Add onion, pepper, garlic, seasonings and tomato sauce; simmer 5 minutes. Layer rice, cottage cheese and meat mixture in a greased 3 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake 10 minutes or until golden.