Saturday, April 19, 2008

Whole Wheat Hamburger Casserole

I thought that this recipe sounded like a good hardy meal which included a good way to use up those wheat berries. I have yet to try it, so I will have to follow-up on how it ended up tasting. I got this recipe from Meridian Magazine.

Whole Wheat Hamburger Casserole
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups whole wheat berries,* cooked
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. of hamburger
1 tsp. cumin or oregano
1 cup Onions
1 qt. jar tomatoes or 2 ––16 oz cans diced tomatoes (partially drained)
½ cup Mixed Peppers
1 tsp. chili powder
2 8 oz cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 small can chopped olives
2 cups grated Jack cheese
PREPARATION:
Brown hamburger with onions and peppers in large skillet. Add wheat along with spices. Stir in tomatoes, sauce, and olives. Simmer for 30 minutes. Place in an oven-proof casserole dish, top with cheese, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. *To make wheat berries simply cook in crock pot on low over night: 2 cups water to 1 cup of wheat .