1 c. minute rice
3 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. butter
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 #2 can whole tomatoes
1 tbsp. sugar
1 can (12 oz.) whole kernel corn

Grease a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle rice in even layers on bottom of casserole. Mix flour, chili powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/3 of mixture over rice. Dot with 1/2 tablespoons butter. Next mix ground beef with onion and sprinkle over rice. Repeat flour mixture and butter as above.

Make a layer of tomatoes; including liquid and repeat flour mixture and butter. Spread corn on top with remaining butter. Cover and bake in moderate oven 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Serves 6.