1⅓ pounds lean free-range ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
3 cups canned tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon Celtic salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce (optional)
32 ounces dry red beans, cooked, drained
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup freshly shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Brown the ground beef with the garlic and onion in a skillet, stirring until crumbly; drain. Chop the tomatoes or process briefly in a blender or food processor. Combine the beef mixture, tomatoes, salt, chili powder, pepper sauce, beans, and rice in a large baking dish. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese, and bake for 15 minutes longer.
Yield: 8 to 12 servings
Adapted from a recipe found on SeedsofKnowledge.com