Beef and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef ((85% or 90% lean))
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic ((chopped fine))
• 2 cups medium cheddar cheese ((shredded or your favorite variety, divided))
• 1 ¼ cups uncooked long grain white rice
• 8 oz sliced button mushrooms ((or baby bellas))
• ¾ cup onions ((chopped, about 1 small))
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup milk
• 10 oz cream of mushroom soup ((or substitute))
• 3 tbsp butter ((divided))
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Cooking spray or oil (to grease the skillet)
• 2 ½ cups beef broth