Heritage Beef-Rice Casserole

Description
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. Add onion, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in catsup and rice.
 * 2) Remove from heat and blend in cottage cheese, sour cream, pickle, salt and pepper. Turn into buttered 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes.