Method:​

• Use a Dutch oven or casserole dish

• Preheat oven to 350F

• Add all ingredients as listed one at a time and spread each ingredient to layer evenly:

• Add the rice 

• Add the corn

• Add salt and pepper, 1 tsp each

• Add 1 8oz can of tomato sauce all over the layered ingredients

• Fill the can halfway with water and drizzle all over the layered ingredients

• Add the onion

• Add the green pepper

• Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as you layer

• Add salt and pepper, 1 tsp each

• Add the second can, 8oz tomato sauce all over the layered ingredients

• Fill the can to 1/4 with water and drizzle all over the layered ingredients

• Cut the bacon slices in half and add or dice and layer all over (take it up a notch with the updated recipe!)

• Cover and bake 1 hour at 350F if using a casserole dish cover with foil

• Uncover and Bake an additional 15-20 mins. If taking it up a notch with the updated recipe, top with the grated parmesan or cheddar cheese, bake until cheese is slightly golden brown about 15-20 minutes

• Serve