beefy rice casserole

Beefy rice casserole
1 lb ground beef
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp garlic powder
3 c beef broth or use 3 cups warm water mixed with 2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can (14.5 oz each) diced Tomatoes, undrained
2 c frozen mixed vegetables
1-1/2 c  rice, uncooked
Cook beef with salt and garlic powder in deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crumbled and no longer pink. Add all remaining ingredients to skillet. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 30 minutes or until rice is tender and mixture is of desired consistency.