Beef Dinner in a Dish for Two

Description
Makes 2 generous servings.

Ingredients

 * 6 ounces lean ground beef
 * 1/4 cup chopped onion
 * 1/2 cup cooked, cubed yellow summer squash
 * 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
 * 1 cup cooked rice*
 * 1 egg
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1/2 teaspoon basil
 * 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Cheddar cheese

Directions
Cook beef and onion in medium skillet until meat is no longer pink, stirring to crumble. Pour off fat. Add squash, green pepper, rice, egg, garlic, basil, oregano and black pepper.

Spoon into 1-quart casserole. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes, or until heated through.