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Beef Rice Veggie Casserole

Beef rice veggie casserole - the image shows a plate of food with a slice of lasagna on it. the lasagna is made with layers of rice, ground beef, peas, carrots, and other vegetables. the top of the lasagna has a layer of melted cheese on top, which is golden brown and bubbly. the plate is light blue with a speckled pattern. the background is blurred, but it appears to be a wooden table.

A hearty and comforting beef rice veggie casserole packed with ground beef, colorful vegetables, and tender rice, baked to perfection with a cheesy topping.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups beef broth, low sodium
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
Add diced carrots and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the uncooked rice, frozen peas, diced tomatoes with their juice, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
Transfer the beef and rice mixture into a 9×13 inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Return the casserole to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.