Bulgur And Ground Beef Casserole

• 1 cup bulgur
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup canned low-sodium V8 juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1. In a medium bowl, soak bulgur in cold water for 15 to 30 minutes, or until soft. Set aside.
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. Add onions to skillet and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Drain bulgur and add to meat mixture with cilantro, dill weed, salt, pepper, chipped tomatoes, vegetable juice and lemon juice. Stir gently.
5. Place mixture in a 10 x 10 x 2 inch baking dish or oven proof casserole dish.
6. Bake at 350 uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated thoroughly.

bulgur, cold water, lean ground beef, onions, fresh cilantro, dill, salt, pepper, tomatoes, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bulgur-and-ground-beef-casserole-148554 (may not work)