Bulgur and Ground Beef Casserole

• bulgur↗1 cup
• cold water1 1⁄2 cups
• lean ground beef↗1 lb
• onions↗2

  chopped

• fresh cilantro or parsley↗1⁄2 cup

  finely chopped

• fresh dill weed↗1 tablespoon

  chopped

• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• pepper↗
• tomatoes↗4

  chopped

• canned low-sodium V8 juice↗1⁄2 cup
• fresh lemon juice↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, soak bulgur in cold water for 15 to 30 minutes, or until soft. Set aside.

2. 2

   meanwhile, heat a heavy non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Drain fat from pan.

3. 3

   Add onions to skillet and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain bulgur and add to meat mixture with cilantro, dill weed, salt, pepper, chipped tomatoes, vegetable juice and lemon juice. Stir gently.

5. 5

   Place mixture in a 10 x 10 x 2 inch baking dish or oven proof casserole dish.

6. 6

   Bake at 350 uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated thoroughly.