Beef and Rice Cassarole

By jlwoodruff

Ingredients

• 8 oz. sour cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 lb. ground meat
• 1 can chopped tomatoes undrained
• 1/2 bag frozen vegetable mix cooked
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup UNCLE BEN’S® ORIGINAL CONVERTED® Brand Rice

Preparation

Step 1

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 nonstick 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 F oven until warmed through and cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.