Italian Cheeseburger Casserole

Amount     

Measure         

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1                

pound             

ground beef -- extra lean

1                

medium          

onion -- chopped

2                

cloves             

garlic -- minced

8                

ounces           

no salt added tomato sauce

14 1/2       

ounces            

no-salt-added whole tomatoes -- drained & diced

1      

cup

low sodium cheddar cheese -- shredded

4         

ounces            

mushrooms -- sliced

1/2             

teaspoon        

salt

1                

teaspoon        

Italian seasoning

1/4             

teaspoon        

pepper

3                

cups                

cooked rice

In a large frying pan cook ground beef, onions and garlic until no pink remains in meat. Drain. 
Combine with the rest of the ingredients in a 2 quart casserole dish. Mix thoroughly. Cover and bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
Per Serving: 416 Calories; 19g Fat (42.6% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 36g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 71mg Cholesterol; 275mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat.

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