Created by LifeIsGood on June 21, 2018
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease a casserole dish.
Step 2: Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet and add the onions and bacon.
Step 3: Once the bacon is cooked through, add the tomato paste and ground round, stirring until the meat is cooked through.
Step 4: Next, add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and 1 C. of water and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Step 5: Then, mix in the rice, beaten eggs, and 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 6: Pour the entire mixture into your greased casserole dish.
Step 7: Add 3 more cups of water and stir well.
Step 8: Cover your casserole dish and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
Step 9: Take it out of the oven and give it a good stir before topping it with the additional 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 10: Bake for about one more hour, covered for about 30 min. and uncovered the last 30 min., until the top gets nice and browned.