Ross Fil-Forn (Maltese Baked Rice) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 pound lean ground beef
• 1.5 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1.25 cups chicken stock
• 3 bay leaves
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese