Texas Hash

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
 * 2 cups chopped onions
 * 2 cups chopped green peppers
 * 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 14-1/2 to 16-ounce can tomatoes, chopped
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions
Cook beef, onions, green peppers, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently to crumble meat. Add tomatoes and rice.

Spoon into buttered 2-quart casserole. Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.