Lamb Rice Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless lamb, cut 1/2 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 (20 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1/8 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 3 cups rice, half cooked and drained
• 1/4 lb grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans

Recipe

• 1 use whatever type of rice you prefer and cook it halfway according to whatever method you prefer while continuing with the rest of the prep work.
• 2 trim fat from lamb, cut in strips 1 inch wide and 2 inches long.
• 3 brown lamb in oil then add salt, pepper, chili powder, onions, and celery.
• 4 cook 5 minutes stirring frequently.
• 5 mix in tomatoes, tobasco and optional items if desired.
• 6 bring to a boil, cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
• 7 add the half cooked rice and mix lightly.
• 8 taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
• 9 turn into a greased 3-quart casserole.
• 10 sprinkle cheese on top and bake in a preheated 350 degree f oven for 25 minutes.