"This Hamburger Rice Casserole is a flavor packed weeknight dinner filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, vegetables and cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups long grain white rice (to equal 3 cups cooked rice) (plus water to cook and 1 teaspoon salt)
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1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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1 medium sweet onion (diced)
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1 Tbsp minced garlic
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2 tsp seasoned salt
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1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
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1 tsp dark chili powder
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 1/2 cups low sodium beef stock or beef broth
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1 10 oz can cheddar cheese soup (OR 8 oz Cheez Whiz)
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1 10 oz can diced Rotel tomatoes (Use mild or hot)
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1/2 cup ketchup OR canned tomato sauce
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1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
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2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
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chopped parsley for garnishing