Firehouse Tex-Mex Casserole

Calorie-packed and delicious. Feeds 8 people or 4 firefighters!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

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

Directions

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.