Baked Beef and Rice

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
 * 1 cup rice, regular
 * 1 small onion, chopped
 * 2 tbsp bacon drippings
 * 1 1/2 tsp salt
 * 1/2 tsp pepper
 * 1 tsp paprika
 * 2 oz olives, stuffed, sliced
 * 2 cup tomato juice
 * 1 1/2 cup water, boiling
 * 1/2 cup cheese, cheddar, shredded

Directions
Saute ground beef, rice, and onion in bacon drippings. Pour off drippings. Add remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Place in a 1-½ quart casserole. Cover tightly; bake at 300 °F for 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and continue baking about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.