♥ Savvy Savin' Suppers ♥

Spanish/Mexican Casserole

Ingredients

1 package ground beef ($1.87)

1 package taco seasoning ($.50)

1 8 oz can tomato sauce ($.33)

2 cups rice ($.60)

1 bar cheese, shredded ($1.50) Bar cheese tends to be cheaper than pre-shredded or pre-cubed!

Directions

1. Cook 2 cups rice with 4 3/4 cup water. Bring water to boil, add rice, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

2. Brown ground beef. Drain. Return to skillet, add 3/4 cup water, taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Stir through.

3. Add ground beef to rice. Put into 9×13 baking dish. Top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts.