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Andre Lewis

Beef Tomato Brown Rice and Kale Bake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 6 cups chopped stemmed kale
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella divided

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch dish. Brown beef and onion and drain.
  2. Add kale and cook 6 to 8 minutes until tender, then add garlic and tomato paste for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Fold in brown rice and 1 1/2 cups mozzarella. Spread in the dish and top with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbling. Rest 10 minutes.