Not just beef casserole, but a deluxe beef casserole…whee! I’m not sure on this one. The beef part sounds fine, but adding cottage and cream cheese just goes in the wrong direction for me.

Beef Casserole (Deluxe) – 350º 30 min

1 lb lean ground beef

1 15 oz can tomatoes

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp minced garlic [I think she means garlic powder]

1 c creamy cottage cheese

1 T chopped parsley

2 T chopped onions

2 T chopped green pepper

1 1/2 c water

1 12 c instant rice

1 3 oz pkg cream cheese

3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese

Brown beef, drain fat. Add tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, garlic, onion & green pepper. Simmer about 2 min. Remove from heat. Bring water to a boil, add rice & remaining salt. Cover, set aside for 5 minutes. Blend cottage cheese into softened cream cheese. Add parsley. In a 2 quart casserole layer rice, cheese, then meat/sauce. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake 30 min 350º oven.