Beef and Rice Casserole

Description
Beef and Rice Casserole from: Uncle Ben's Rice

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 45 Meal Occasion: Side Dish, Main Dish, Lunch, Dinner Cuisine Type: American

Ingredients

 * 1 cup UNCLE BEN'SR ORIGINAL CONVERTED (tm) Brand Rice
 * 1 lb ground meat
 * 1 can chopped tomatoes undrained
 * 1/2 bag frozen vegetable mix cooked
 * 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
 * 2 tsp. garlic powder
 * 8 oz. sour cream
 * salt and pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Cook rice according to package instructions.
 * 2) While rice is cooking, season ground meat with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Brown ground meat in a large non-stick skillet.
 * 3) Add vegetables, tomatoes and sour cream to ground beef and cook until just heated through.
 * 4) Combine with cooked rice and mix thoroughly. Transfer to a casserole dish and top with cheese.
 * 5) Place in a preheated 350 degree oven until warmed through and cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Tips & Notes
Can use any kind of cheese you prefer. Recommended: Monterey jack, cheddar or mozzarella.

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 * SF&SC Y-Group