Firehouse Tex-Mex Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups Minute brown rice
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
19 ounces canned stewed tomatoes
14 ounces refried beans
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Heat oven to 350F degrees.
Place rice in a greased 3-quart casserole dish.
Add hot water; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown the meat in a large frying pan.
Add barbecue sauce, tomatoes, beans, and chili powder.
Mix well and then bring to a boil.
Spoon the meat mixture over the rice.
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
Garnish with green onions.