Firehouse Tex-Mex Casserole

• 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

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

brown rice, water, lean ground beef, barbecue sauce, tomatoes, beans, chili powder, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, green onions

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/firehouse-tex-mex-casserole-18609 (may not work)