Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, season the ground beef with taco seasoning and brown until cooked through. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, stir together rice, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper and spread mixture in bottom of prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Top with meat sauce and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Step 5

Bake until cheese has melted and sauce is bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!