Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Ingredients:
- 1 head fresh or 1 pkg. frozen broccoli
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1/2 c. celery
- 1 tsp. garlic powder or 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 can mushroom soup
- 2 c. cooked rice
- 1 can French fried onion rings
- 1 stick oleo
- Velveeta cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
- Steam broccoli with 1/2 stick oleo until tender.
- Brown ground beef.
- Add 1/2 stick oleo.
- Add celery, onions, bell pepper and garlic; cook until tender.
- Add rice and mushroom soup.
- Layer in casserole dish.
- Layer rice and beef mixture first, broccoli, French fried onions and cheese.
- Top with French fried onions and cheese.
- Place in 350° oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.