Carefree Baked Rice Creole

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * ½ cup uncooked rice
 * 2 x 10-ounce packages frozen sliced okra
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * ½ cup chopped green pepper
 * 1 x 14½- to 16-ounce can tomatoes (2 cups)
 * 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable stock)
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions

 * 1) Butter 2½-quart baking dish. Sprinkle half the rice in the bottom of dish.
 * 2) Cover with half the okra, then half the onion and green pepper.
 * 3) Combine tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper; heat.
 * 4) Pour 2 cups over mixture in baking dish. Dot with butter.
 * 5) Repeat layers.
 * 6) Cover and bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.