Easy Weeknight Dinner - Ground Beef and Rice

I do not usually use cream soup but once in a while these recipes are handy and quick. So here is a very easy and good weeknight recipe:

1b ground beef

1/2 cup uncooked rice

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup or cream of asparagus soup

1 1/4 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped Broccoli

Black pepper

1/4 cup onions, chopped

1/4 cup green or redbell peppers, chopped

spices like red flakes, thyme, parsley (1/2-1 tsp)
1. Brown beef with onion (if using) and drain.
2. Add rice, soup, water, broccoli, peppers (if using), salt and black pepper, and spices, mix well.
3. Place in greased two-quart casserole dish and bake, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees
4. Enjoy!

Directions:

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