Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.