Heritage Beef-Rice Casserole

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 1/2 pounds Beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
 * 1/2 cup chopped Onion
 * 1/2 cup tomato catsup
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 cup cottage cheese
 * 1/2 cup sour cream
 * 1/2 cup chopped sweet pickle (optional)
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/2 cup grated Cheddar Cheese

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter in large skillet. Add Beef chuck and cook until brown, about 10 minutes.
 * 2) Add Onion, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 3) Stir in catsup and rice.
 * 4) Remove from heat and blend in cottage cheese, sour cream, pickle, salt and pepper.
 * 5) Turn into buttered 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with grated Cheese.
 * 6) Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes.