Carefree Baked Rice Creole

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup uncooked rice
 * 2 10-ounce packages frozen sliced okra*
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
 * 1 14-1/2- to 16-ounce can tomatoes (2 cups)
 * 2 cups beef broth
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions
Butter 2-1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle half the rice in the bottom of dish. Cover with half the okra, then half the onion and green pepper.

Combine tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper; heat. Pour 2 cups over mixture in baking dish. Dot with butter. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 375 degrees about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.