The first time we visited Capitol Reef National Park was after a long drive over the Hogback - a section of Utah highway 12 along a mountain ridge with sharp drop-offs on both sides. While it was exciting and very picturesque, it was also understandably stressful so we both needed some comfort food that was also nourishing. I had frozen spinach and some left over cooked hamburger which when combined with a few pantry staples turned into a hearty meal for two tired travelers.
This is especially good when served with a fresh loaf of sour dough bread. We were lucky to have the Gifford Farmhouse museum store a short walk from the Capitol Reef National Park campground. This combination museum and store has plenty of bakery goods, like fresh breads and pies, and a nice selection of canned jams, jellies and pickled items.
Capitol Reef Casserole
Ingredients
1 box frozen chopped spinach
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 Tablespoon dried chopped onion
1/2 cup instant rice
1/2 pound cooked hamburger crumbles
steak seasoning, dry mix
freshly grated Parmesan cheeseDirections
In a pan slowly heat the frozen spinach until thawed, breaking up into smaller pieces and occasionally turning. Add the can of tomatoes, dried onion and steak seasoning, cook for a few minutes until flavors are blended. Add the instant rice, cover and let simmer for about five minutes until rice is tender. Add the cooked hamburger (it's OK if still frozen) and heat through. Stir in the grated Parmesan just before serving.
Serves: 2 to 4
Serves: 2 to 4
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