SOUR CREAM BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE

SOUR CREAM BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE 1-1/2 cups instant white rice 1-1/2 cups water 1 pound lean ground beef 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350ºF. Bring water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Stir in instant white rice, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Brown meat; drain off fat and return to skillet. Add pepper, garlic salt, tomato sauce and Worcestershire. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Mix together cottage cheese, sour cream and rice. Lightly spray a 9x9 casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread rice mixture in bottom of pan. Top with meat sauce. Sprinkle cheese on top of casserole and bake for 20-25 minutes