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==
# Cook rice according to package instructions.
# While rice is cooking, season ground meat with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Brown ground meat in a large non-stick skillet.
# Add vegetables, tomatoes and sour cream to ground beef and cook until just heated through.
# Combine with cooked rice and mix thoroughly. Transfer to a casserole dish and top with cheese.
# 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. 
== Contributed by : ==
* SF&SC Y-Group
Category:SF&SC
Category:American Recipes
Category:Lunch Recipes
Category:Dinner Recipes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes