Ground Chuck Casserole

Description
Contributed by Jenn b aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group
 * 4 generous servings.
 * Takes about 15 to 20 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

 * 1 lb ground chuck, uncooked
 * 1 (7 to 8 oz) can kernel corn
 * 1 (10½ oz) can Campbell's tomato soup
 * ¾ cup rice, uncooked
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 2 strips bacon, whole or cut up
 * 1¼ can (10½ oz) (soup can) water
 * salt, pepper, dash of sweet basil to taste

Directions

 * 1) Place corn (not drained) in 1½ quart casserole dish.
 * 2) Add uncooked rice, half of the chopped onion.
 * 3) Over this spread ½ can of the tomato soup.
 * 4) Then crumble up the ground chuck (uncooked) and add to dish with the rest of the onion, salt, pepper and basil.
 * 5) Spread the rest of the tomato soup and pour 1¼ cans of water over all.
 * 6) Place 2 strips of bacon over that.
 * 7) Cover and bake at 350°F for 1½ hours.