Beef with Broccoli, Cauliflower and Rice

So when Pokey and I were first married, we didn't have a lot of money. I wanted to make dishes that were more lavish than they actually were - and this is one of our favorites. I entered this particular recipe in the Tastes of Home recipe contest. Not sure if it will win, but I wanted to share it with you so you can enjoy it as well.

Beef with Broccoli, Cauliflower and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 bag of frozen broccoli and cauliflower florets (thawed)
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup undiluted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons minced onions
• Worcestershire sauce (optional to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Cook rice according to package directions and set aside. Then, in a large skillet, brown beef with spices and Worcestershire sauce; drain. Combine soup and milk in separate bowl and set aside. Add beef, rice, vegetables, soup mixture and cheese; stir until combined. Placed mixture into to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: serves 4