Spanish Rice Casserole - With fruit

1 lb ground chuck 1 teaspoon garlic , minced 1 cup Minute Rice (uncooked) 1 (1 ounce) package dry vegetable soup mix (Lipton's) 1 (11 3/4 ounce) can[...]

1 lb ground beef 1 onion , finely chopped 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic 1 small green bell pepper , chopped 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (drained) 1[...]

1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak , 3/4 inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 -3 cloves fresh minced[...]

1 lb mild bulk sausage (Jimmy Dean is best) 1 cup uncooked rice 1 medium onion , finely chopped 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups broth 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can[...]