Carefree Baked Rice Creole

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter or margarine in a large ovenproof skillet or baking dish over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and green pepper to the melted butter; cook and stir until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in the uncooked rice, coating it well with the butter and vegetable mixture.

Add the frozen sliced okra, canned tomatoes (with their liquid), and beef broth to the skillet; stir to combine evenly.

Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper, stirring to distribute the seasonings throughout.

Cover the skillet or baking dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Transfer to the preheated 350°F oven.

Bake covered for 40 to 45 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes, covered, to allow residual steam to finish cooking the rice. Fluff with a fork before serving.