Broccoli Cheese Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head fresh or 1 pkg. frozen broccoli
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium bell pepper
1 medium onion
1/2 c. celery
1 tsp. garlic powder or 3 cloves fresh garlic
1 can mushroom soup
2 c. cooked rice
1 can French fried onion rings
1 stick oleo
Velveeta cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Steam broccoli with 1/2 stick oleo until tender.
Brown ground beef.
Add 1/2 stick oleo.
Add celery, onions, bell pepper and garlic; cook until tender.
Add rice and mushroom soup.
Layer in casserole dish.
Layer rice and beef mixture first, broccoli, French fried onions and cheese.
Top with French fried onions and cheese.
Place in 350\u00b0 oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.