Baked Beef and Rice

Ground beef

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1 pound ground beef

1 cup rice

1 small onion, chopped

2 tablespoons lard or drippings

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 small bottle olives, sliced

2 cups tomato juice

1½ cups boiling water

½ cup grated cheese

Cook ground beef, rice and chopped onion in drippings until lightly browned. Season. Add sliced olives, tomato juice and boiling water. Place in 1½-quart casserole, cover and bake in a slow oven (300° F.) 1 hour. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. 6 servings.